Guidebook for Bellingham
Essentials
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdHaggen
1401 12th StGreat selection of organic produce and bulk goods, as well as bakery and food to go.
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Community Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StGreat selection of organic produce and bulk goods, as well as bakery and food to go.
Whole Foods Market
1030 Lakeway DrEntertainment & Activities
Non-profit theatre that shows indie and foreign films.
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Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StNon-profit theatre that shows indie and foreign films.
Shopping
Every Saturday till 4pm.
Lots of fresh organic vegetables from local farms, crafts, music and food from local vendors. Worth going just to people watch.
Also, farmers market in Fairhaven on Wednesdays during summer.
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Mercado de agricultores de Bellingham
1100 Railroad AveEvery Saturday till 4pm.
Lots of fresh organic vegetables from local farms, crafts, music and food from local vendors. Worth going just to people watch.
Also, farmers market in Fairhaven on Wednesdays during summer.
Parks & Nature
This is the closest trail to our house. Not too strenuous but nice hike around Squires Lake and Beaver Pond. Can actually walk there from our house if feeling energetic.
Squires Lake Trail
Squires Lake TrailThis is the closest trail to our house. Not too strenuous but nice hike around Squires Lake and Beaver Pond. Can actually walk there from our house if feeling energetic.
Another great place for hiking which is nearby. The view of Skagit Valley and sunsets at Samish Outlook are spectacular. Its about a 10-15 minute drive on dirt roads to get to Samish Outlook. A couple of trail heads are not as far.
Blanchard Mountain
Another great place for hiking which is nearby. The view of Skagit Valley and sunsets at Samish Outlook are spectacular. Its about a 10-15 minute drive on dirt roads to get to Samish Outlook. A couple of trail heads are not as far.
A challenging hike that has trail head off of Chuckanut Drive. Views from Oyster Dome are incredible.
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Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailA challenging hike that has trail head off of Chuckanut Drive. Views from Oyster Dome are incredible.
Loop hike of about 3 miles around lake, with some side trails if you want to hike further. Easy walking trail with practically no elevation gain.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayLoop hike of about 3 miles around lake, with some side trails if you want to hike further. Easy walking trail with practically no elevation gain.
Great hike if you want to get views of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula. Trails take you around a peninsula on the bays around Anacortes. Suggest going on clear day so you can get views. Pretty level trails.
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Washington Park
Washington Park LoopGreat hike if you want to get views of the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula. Trails take you around a peninsula on the bays around Anacortes. Suggest going on clear day so you can get views. Pretty level trails.
What type of trees are you looking at? Take a self-guided tree tour on the WWU campus to learn about the trees in this area. https://treetour.wwu.edu/
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Western Washington University
516 High StWhat type of trees are you looking at? Take a self-guided tree tour on the WWU campus to learn about the trees in this area. https://treetour.wwu.edu/
Arts & Culture
One of the best collections in US of electrical devices. Live demonstrations.
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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StOne of the best collections in US of electrical devices. Live demonstrations.
Food scene
Great food, especially seafood with view of Bellingham Bay.
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Keenan's at the Pier
804 10th StreetGreat food, especially seafood with view of Bellingham Bay.
The Fork at Skagit Bay
513 1st StreetAmazing food. Nice ride to restaurant around Lake Whatcom.
Pizza'zza
1501 12th StGreat pizza.
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
4 Clubhouse CirColophon Cafe
1208 11th StGood cafe in Fairhaven next to Village Books
Sausages and locally brewed beers plus games.
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Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State StSausages and locally brewed beers plus games.
Muto lzakaya Restaurant
105 E Chestnut StRamen dishes
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut StBayou On Bay
1300 Bay StCajun food
Popular breakfast spot in downtown Bellingham. Crowded on weekends.
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Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly StPopular breakfast spot in downtown Bellingham. Crowded on weekends.
Little Cheerful Cafe
133 E Holly StGreat breakfast in downtown.
Amazing burgers and milk shakes. Order from your car old style.
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Boomer's Drive-In
310 N Samish WayAmazing burgers and milk shakes. Order from your car old style.
Great food on south end of Chuckanut Drive in Bow.
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Rhododendron Cafe
5521 Chuckanut DrGreat food on south end of Chuckanut Drive in Bow.
We love the fried oysters here. Other food is good too. They have old fashioned shuffleboard tables.
Located south of here in Edison.
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The Old Edison
5829 Cains CtWe love the fried oysters here. Other food is good too. They have old fashioned shuffleboard tables.
Located south of here in Edison.
Great food with a view of Chuckanut Bay
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Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill
3056 Chuckanut DrGreat food with a view of Chuckanut Bay
If you love oysters, this is the place to go. Off of Chuckanut Drive.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms
2182 Chuckanut DrIf you love oysters, this is the place to go. Off of Chuckanut Drive.
Great burgers, shrimp, and fish & chips! Stop here on your trip to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass.
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Shrimp Shack
6168 State Rte 20Great burgers, shrimp, and fish & chips! Stop here on your trip to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass.
Microbreweries
Great place for a beer when visiting Fairhaven. Rotating food trucks.
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Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee AveGreat place for a beer when visiting Fairhaven. Rotating food trucks.
One of our favorite microbreweries in Bellingham. Rotating food trucks.
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StOne of our favorite microbreweries in Bellingham. Rotating food trucks.
Good selection of beers and always something new. Rotating food trucks.
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Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveGood selection of beers and always something new. Rotating food trucks.
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StOrganic beer. Also serve food.