Guidebook for Bellingham

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Joanna And Paul
Guidebook for Bellingham

Parks & Nature

A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs and salmon hatchery and wildlife. Also has playgrounds and tennis courts and an off-leash area for dogs.
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Парк Вотком Фолс
1401 Electric Ave
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A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs and salmon hatchery and wildlife. Also has playgrounds and tennis courts and an off-leash area for dogs.
An old growth nature preserve- huge old trees, beaver, owl, otter, mushrooms. A 3 mile loop with an optional 1 1/2 mile pond loop to add on.
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Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
2076 Lake Louise Road
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An old growth nature preserve- huge old trees, beaver, owl, otter, mushrooms. A 3 mile loop with an optional 1 1/2 mile pond loop to add on.
Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish Way
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Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
Very, very beautiful spot between Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan- 58 scenic miles from Bellingham- alpine splendor, accessible, good walks & hikes from here. Open usually mid-June- September- depends on snow.
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Artist Point
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Very, very beautiful spot between Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan- 58 scenic miles from Bellingham- alpine splendor, accessible, good walks & hikes from here. Open usually mid-June- September- depends on snow.
Lowland hike to small lake- Great views on way up, 5.5 m. roundtrip- 950' gain. 7 miles south on Chukanut Dr. to Larrabee State Park on left- trailhead & parking on right. Pass needed to park.
Fragrance Lake Trail
Fragrance Lake Trail
Lowland hike to small lake- Great views on way up, 5.5 m. roundtrip- 950' gain. 7 miles south on Chukanut Dr. to Larrabee State Park on left- trailhead & parking on right. Pass needed to park.

Sightseeing

Fantastic mountain biking and ALSO walking- walk up a mile to huge views of Bellingham and the Bay facing west. Keep walking for hours on mixed use (forestry) trails.
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Galbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch St
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Fantastic mountain biking and ALSO walking- walk up a mile to huge views of Bellingham and the Bay facing west. Keep walking for hours on mixed use (forestry) trails.
Departs most Thursday evenings in summer from the Harbor- lots of local color while on a boat trip in the Bay. Link is http://www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise#about
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Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St
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Departs most Thursday evenings in summer from the Harbor- lots of local color while on a boat trip in the Bay. Link is http://www.whatcommuseum.org/history-sunset-cruise#about
A quaint but not too quaint district with plenty of shops and some great cafes and restaurants. Close to the WWU. Walk to the water, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, the Amtrak station, Boulevard Park.
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Fairhaven
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A quaint but not too quaint district with plenty of shops and some great cafes and restaurants. Close to the WWU. Walk to the water, the Alaska Ferry Terminal, the Amtrak station, Boulevard Park.
The falls are beautiful & worth a stop on your way up to Mt. Baker. I'm not sure that I'd make it my single destination as there isn't any real hiking around the falls.
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Nooksack Falls
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The falls are beautiful & worth a stop on your way up to Mt. Baker. I'm not sure that I'd make it my single destination as there isn't any real hiking around the falls.
On your way to go hiking (skiing),...Stop on your way, use the bathrooms, buy passes, talk with rangers, look at the topo maps, get maps etc....about an hour drive
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Glacier Public Service Center
10091 Mt Baker Hwy
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On your way to go hiking (skiing),...Stop on your way, use the bathrooms, buy passes, talk with rangers, look at the topo maps, get maps etc....about an hour drive
Nice place to spend the day- lovely island- take a little ferry over and cycle or drive the island, have lunch, visit the beaches and the tiny farmer's market....
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Lummi Island
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Nice place to spend the day- lovely island- take a little ferry over and cycle or drive the island, have lunch, visit the beaches and the tiny farmer's market....

Entertainment & Activities

Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
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Mindport
210 W Holly St
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Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
At Squalicum Harbor-Playground, watch the boats, fly a kite, rent a paddleboard & paddle the harbor, visit the marine petting exhibit, buy salmon off the local boats....also some great eateries.
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Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr
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At Squalicum Harbor-Playground, watch the boats, fly a kite, rent a paddleboard & paddle the harbor, visit the marine petting exhibit, buy salmon off the local boats....also some great eateries.
Such an amazing small marine petting and education s=center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
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Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder Ave
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Such an amazing small marine petting and education s=center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
Best spot in Bellingham to have a coffee for views etc. Indoor/outdoor fireplace, fantastic small park with playgrounds, water access, trails to Fairhaven & downtown Bellingham.
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Bayview Drive
Bayview Drive
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Best spot in Bellingham to have a coffee for views etc. Indoor/outdoor fireplace, fantastic small park with playgrounds, water access, trails to Fairhaven & downtown Bellingham.
equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing....
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Glacier Ski Shop
9966 Mt Baker Hwy
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equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing....
This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
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Mt. Baker Resort
10500 Mt Baker Hwy
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This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
public swimming pool- very close- BIG slide...hot tub for parents
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Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
1114 Lakeway Dr
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public swimming pool- very close- BIG slide...hot tub for parents
Incredible toy store in the heart of Fairhaven
Fairhaven Toy Garden
909 Harris Ave
Incredible toy store in the heart of Fairhaven
Great climbing gym- all ages, lots of challenges, inexpensive, nice setting for the non-climbers to hang out and have self serve coffee/tea while others climb.
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VITAL Climbing Gym - Bellingham
1421 N State St
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Great climbing gym- all ages, lots of challenges, inexpensive, nice setting for the non-climbers to hang out and have self serve coffee/tea while others climb.

Food Scene

GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition.
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Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly St
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GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition.
Best breakfast in town! eat inside or out. Be sure to check out their live streaming of Tour de France when the race is in session- (doors open at 5 a.m. at that time)
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Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion St
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Best breakfast in town! eat inside or out. Be sure to check out their live streaming of Tour de France when the race is in session- (doors open at 5 a.m. at that time)
Great place to have a coffee- take in some local color
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Black Drop
206 W Magnolia St
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Great place to have a coffee- take in some local color
Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....our favorite place
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Pepper Sisters
1055 N State St
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Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....our favorite place
Great Thai Food, our favorite for eating in or take-away. Nest door to REI, Starbucks and a grocery store too in case you need something...
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Busara Thai Cuisine
404 36th St
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Great Thai Food, our favorite for eating in or take-away. Nest door to REI, Starbucks and a grocery store too in case you need something...
Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
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Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad Ave
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Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
Local business, great bagels and soups, muffins, cakes etc....
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Bagelry
1319 Railroad Ave
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Local business, great bagels and soups, muffins, cakes etc....
Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
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Avenue Bread - Railroad Ave
1313 Railroad Ave
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Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
Fantastic food! robust, local, healthy, constantly changing menu, Family style tables, lunches only.
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Ciao Thyme
207 Unity St
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Fantastic food! robust, local, healthy, constantly changing menu, Family style tables, lunches only.
Great Italian Food
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D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
1319 N State St
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Great Italian Food
Great food, lots of GF options, sit outside in the summer
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Brandywine Kitchen
1317 Commercial St
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Great food, lots of GF options, sit outside in the summer
Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
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La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut St
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Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
Some people say they have the best coffee in town....
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Avellino
1329 Railroad Ave
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Some people say they have the best coffee in town....
great burgers!
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Fiamma Burger
1309 Railroad Ave
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great burgers!
fantastic food (surf/turf etc) even better views of the bay $$$
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether Way
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fantastic food (surf/turf etc) even better views of the bay $$$
fantastic italian food
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Mambo Italiano Cafe
1303 12th Street
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fantastic italian food
At the top of Village Books- lovely views, super quiet and cozy to read a book, eat a simple meal, have a glass of wine....
Book Fare Cafe
1200 11th St
At the top of Village Books- lovely views, super quiet and cozy to read a book, eat a simple meal, have a glass of wine....
Fun place and great if you like donuts!
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Rocket Donuts & Acme Ice Cream - Downtown
306 W Holly St
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Fun place and great if you like donuts!

Arts & Culture

Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
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Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St
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Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay St
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Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
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Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial St
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Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
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The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St
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live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
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Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora St
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Jansen Art Center
321 Front St

Shopping

Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
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Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad Ave
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Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
Fantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
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Village Books
1200 11th St
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Fantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
ski and equipment rentals, bike store
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Fairhaven Antique Mall
1108 11th St
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ski and equipment rentals, bike store

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere.
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Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St
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Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere.
Great Local brewery- Fun, relaxed- sit outside with your children, bring your own picnic to eat with your drinks or buy food from the rotating food vans that come through.
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James St
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Great Local brewery- Fun, relaxed- sit outside with your children, bring your own picnic to eat with your drinks or buy food from the rotating food vans that come through.
Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer
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Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad Ave
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Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer
European style atmosphere, cozy, great place for a drink, light meals and happy hour specials.
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Temple Bar
306 W Champion St
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European style atmosphere, cozy, great place for a drink, light meals and happy hour specials.
Deming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color!
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North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker Hwy
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Deming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color!
great music venue
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The Green Frog
1015 North State Street
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great music venue
Great venue for bands
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Wild Buffalo House Of Music
208 W Holly St
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Great venue for bands