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My top Bellingham recs
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items There’s so much to do and see in Bellingham, Wa. It’s got great mountains, hiking, water sports, restaurants and it’s just 30 minutes from Canada.
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Hiking and Bike Trails
Good Eats and Drinks
Hiking and Bike Trails
The Upper Northwest is proud of its trails! We may get a lot of rain, but when the sun comes out, everyone is enjoying the great outdoors! We have some of the best trails in the country. Mountain bikers will come from all over the country to challeng...
What an incredible place to hike in Whatcom County! You can hike anywhere from a 1-7 mile loop and enjoy amazing scenery, ponds and wildlife. No dogs are allowed. Be careful of roots on the path!
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve | Whatcom County, WA - Official Website
I love Lake Padden for a work out. It’s 2.6 miles, has some incline with great, groomed, wide paths. You can find bikes and dogs on leashes. The lake is beautiful, and you walk all the way around. There are people fishing, sun bathing, pick nicking a...
Lake Padden Park
This is one of my favorite places to go walking. It’s a flat, wide, groomed path. Dogs and bikes are allowed. This is a one way walk, so you turn around when you want to. It’s 3 miles to the end. There is no path all the way around the beautiful lake...
Lake Whatcom Park | Whatcom County, WA - Official Website
Whatcom Falls Park is iconic here. It’s a beautiful little walk in the park. There’s a nice waterfall, and when you get to the end of the Traci in the Summer months, you’ll find daredevils jumping off of the cliffs. Yikes!!😳
Whatcom Falls Park
This is a spectacular hike! This is the first hike I took when we moved here. I thought it was going to be a 45 minute walk that my brother was taking us on! It was an all day hike!! Well worth it!! There is so much to see!
Chain Lakes Loop (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Good Eats and Drinks
Bellingham, Washington offers all kinds of delicious dining options. We pride ourselves with farm to table options.
• You’re hosting visitors or out-of-town guests and want a “local gem” with flavor variety (seafood, pizzas, comfort dishes) and decent ambiance, this is it! It’s intimate, romantic but can be as casual as you want it. The menu isn’t huge, but it rea...
The Fork at Agate Bay
Taylor Shellfish Farms (Samish Bay)
Just a scenic drive south of Bellingham on Chuckanut Drive, Taylor Shellfish Farms offers a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. Visitors can enjoy ultra-fresh oysters, clams, and mussels harvested right fr...
Fresh Shellfish & Oyster Bars in Seattle
The “hearthfire cooking” and emphasis on fresh, regional seafood and top-quality Northwest beef/steaks give the restaurant a distinct identity. The view of the harbor lends to the charm as well.
Restaurants | Anthony's Restaurants
This is quite a gem! It’s loaded with character and the cocktails are great. It’s small, intimate and really a cool spot in downtown Bellingham.
Matthews Honest Cocktails: Discover Craft Cocktails in Bellingham
Bellewood farms offer tons of fun! There’s a great cafe, an apple far with You pick apples from Aug- October, a great gift shop, and an award winning distillery, crafted from apples! You have to try the pumpkin liqueur! The Holiday vodka is amazing t...
BELLEWOOD FARMS