Guidebook for Bellingham
Parks & Nature
(1.9 miles / 3 km)
This popular trail is relatively steep, and takes you to the lake. There is a nice overlook at 9/10 of a mile. Paid parking across from the Larrabee State Park entrance.
•Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail (2-3 miles)
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Fragrance Lake Trailhead
291 WA-11 (1.9 miles / 3 km)
This popular trail is relatively steep, and takes you to the lake. There is a nice overlook at 9/10 of a mile. Paid parking across from the Larrabee State Park entrance.
•Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail (2-3 miles)
2.6 miles around lake
Trail skirts this serene city park lake. There’s also 5 miles of bridal and mountain bike trails. Take I-5 exit 252 & drive southeast 2 miles.
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Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish Way2.6 miles around lake
Trail skirts this serene city park lake. There’s also 5 miles of bridal and mountain bike trails. Take I-5 exit 252 & drive southeast 2 miles.
**5 min drive from the house**
5 1/2 miles of trail
Trails braid around Whatcom Creek in this woodland park. Features a water fall and old stone bridge. Connects with Bloedel Donovan Park at Whatcom Lake. Take I-5 exit 253 and drive 2 miles east on Lakeway Dr. Or begin the Whatcom Creek Trail in Maritime Heritage Park in downtown Bellingham. Read Todd’s Story: Up Whatcom Creek – Without a Paddle
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Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric Ave**5 min drive from the house**
5 1/2 miles of trail
Trails braid around Whatcom Creek in this woodland park. Features a water fall and old stone bridge. Connects with Bloedel Donovan Park at Whatcom Lake. Take I-5 exit 253 and drive 2 miles east on Lakeway Dr. Or begin the Whatcom Creek Trail in Maritime Heritage Park in downtown Bellingham. Read Todd’s Story: Up Whatcom Creek – Without a Paddle
Simple, easy 1.5 mile walking trail in Old Town Fairhaven.. Go on a nice morning walk or run then spend the day enjoying al the cool neat shops in Fairhaven!
1.5 miles of trail
Wooded park with many recreational amenities. Excellent for viewing a wide variety of trees and Squalicum Creek. Display rose garden during summer. Take I-5 exit 256 and drive 1/2 mile south on Meridian St.
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Fairhaven Park
107 Chuckanut Dr NSimple, easy 1.5 mile walking trail in Old Town Fairhaven.. Go on a nice morning walk or run then spend the day enjoying al the cool neat shops in Fairhaven!
1.5 miles of trail
Wooded park with many recreational amenities. Excellent for viewing a wide variety of trees and Squalicum Creek. Display rose garden during summer. Take I-5 exit 256 and drive 1/2 mile south on Meridian St.
•Zuanich Point Park / Squalicum Harbor – 1 mile of trail
Paved trail runs from Hotel Bellwether around the harbor to Zuanich Point Park. Beautiful views of the bay and boats. Restaurants. Parking.
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Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop Dr•Zuanich Point Park / Squalicum Harbor – 1 mile of trail
Paved trail runs from Hotel Bellwether around the harbor to Zuanich Point Park. Beautiful views of the bay and boats. Restaurants. Parking.
Heather Lake Trail
Heather Lake TrailBit of a Drive but any hike with a lake at the end is worth it!
•Yellow Aster Butte (3.6-5.0 miles / 5.8-8.0km)
Trail travels through parklands, rock gardens, views of summits, streams, and meadowlands. At the summit of the butte enjoy the full panorama. Directions: Drive to milepost 46.2 and turn left on Twin Lakes Rd. #3065. Drive 4.4 miles to parking area
Yellow Aster Butte
•Yellow Aster Butte (3.6-5.0 miles / 5.8-8.0km)
Trail travels through parklands, rock gardens, views of summits, streams, and meadowlands. At the summit of the butte enjoy the full panorama. Directions: Drive to milepost 46.2 and turn left on Twin Lakes Rd. #3065. Drive 4.4 miles to parking area
•Skyline Divide (4.5 miles) Difficult! for some! - warning!
From Bellingham follow the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) east for 34 miles to the Glacier Public Service Center. Continue east another 0.8 mile, turning right onto Forest Road 39 (Glacier Creek Road). Then immediately turn left onto FR 37 (signed “Skyline Trail 12”), following this rough, at times gravel road 12.8 miles to its terminus and the trailhead (elev. 4300 ft). Privy available
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Skyline Divide Trailhead
•Skyline Divide (4.5 miles) Difficult! for some! - warning!
From Bellingham follow the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) east for 34 miles to the Glacier Public Service Center. Continue east another 0.8 mile, turning right onto Forest Road 39 (Glacier Creek Road). Then immediately turn left onto FR 37 (signed “Skyline Trail 12”), following this rough, at times gravel road 12.8 miles to its terminus and the trailhead (elev. 4300 ft). Privy available
•Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail (2-3 miles)
Steep for 1.5 miles, then levels off on an abandoned railroad grade. Outstanding alpine-type lakes, and vistas of Bellingham, Mt. Baker and the islands at an overlook near the lakes.
Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail
Pine and Cedar Lakes Trail•Pine & Cedar Lakes Trail (2-3 miles)
Steep for 1.5 miles, then levels off on an abandoned railroad grade. Outstanding alpine-type lakes, and vistas of Bellingham, Mt. Baker and the islands at an overlook near the lakes.
•Chuckanut Ridge Trail (4 miles)
This trail meanders along the mountain ridge and offers great views. An easy way to access it is to drive up a dirt road so you’re already at the top! From the Fairhaven District, drive south on Chuckanut Drive for about 4 miles. Turn left onto Highline Road (just before the fire station). This road veers left becoming Cleator Road. Drive for about 3 miles to the parking area. From here the trail heads north. It connects to other trails, so keep an eye on where you’re going. Also, there is a gate that is locked at dusk.
Mt. Baker Trails (Highway 542)
The Mt. Baker Highway is a designated “Scenic Byway” and begins at I-5 exit 253 in Bellingham. In winter, the
Chuckanut Ridge Drive
Chuckanut Ridge Drive•Chuckanut Ridge Trail (4 miles)
This trail meanders along the mountain ridge and offers great views. An easy way to access it is to drive up a dirt road so you’re already at the top! From the Fairhaven District, drive south on Chuckanut Drive for about 4 miles. Turn left onto Highline Road (just before the fire station). This road veers left becoming Cleator Road. Drive for about 3 miles to the parking area. From here the trail heads north. It connects to other trails, so keep an eye on where you’re going. Also, there is a gate that is locked at dusk.
Mt. Baker Trails (Highway 542)
The Mt. Baker Highway is a designated “Scenic Byway” and begins at I-5 exit 253 in Bellingham. In winter, the
**wheelchair accessible
•Picture Lake (1/2 mile / .8 km)
This short easy trail, which is also wheelchair accessible, is not short on views. Get your camera out for the spectacular shot of Mt. Shuksan refecting in the lake. It also offers nice fall color. Directions: Parking is on the Mt. Baker Highway at milepost 55.
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Picture Lake Path Trailhead
**wheelchair accessible
•Picture Lake (1/2 mile / .8 km)
This short easy trail, which is also wheelchair accessible, is not short on views. Get your camera out for the spectacular shot of Mt. Shuksan refecting in the lake. It also offers nice fall color. Directions: Parking is on the Mt. Baker Highway at milepost 55.
Sightseeing
Waterfront park with great views of Bellingham Bay. Trail connects Fairhaven District to downtown Bellingham with a section of the boardwalk over water. Best access is at the park or in Fairhaven at 10th & Mill St.
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Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveWaterfront park with great views of Bellingham Bay. Trail connects Fairhaven District to downtown Bellingham with a section of the boardwalk over water. Best access is at the park or in Fairhaven at 10th & Mill St.
•Sehome Hill Arboretum – 5 miles of trail system
Wooded hill adjacent to Western Washington University. View of bay from observation tower at the summit. May drive to the top of the hill and park. I-5 exit 252, left on Bill McDonald Pkwy. & right on 25th St.
-Catch the Sunset over Bellingham Bay from the Sehome Arboretum Tower
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Sehome Hill Arboretum
600 25th St•Sehome Hill Arboretum – 5 miles of trail system
Wooded hill adjacent to Western Washington University. View of bay from observation tower at the summit. May drive to the top of the hill and park. I-5 exit 252, left on Bill McDonald Pkwy. & right on 25th St.
-Catch the Sunset over Bellingham Bay from the Sehome Arboretum Tower
see as many of the san juans as you can. take a guided sea-plane tour on a sunny day and see them all from above. absolutley amazing.
San Juan Islands Tourism Bureau
640 Mullis Stsee as many of the san juans as you can. take a guided sea-plane tour on a sunny day and see them all from above. absolutley amazing.
Food Scene
Great, New Restaurant next to Barkley village. Great for cocktails @ happy hour and great for lunch and dinner. Also across from Barkley Village: which is filled with a variety of shops and Haggen-- one of the healthiest grocery stores in B'ham
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Scotty Browns Barkley Village
2130 Premier WayGreat, New Restaurant next to Barkley village. Great for cocktails @ happy hour and great for lunch and dinner. Also across from Barkley Village: which is filled with a variety of shops and Haggen-- one of the healthiest grocery stores in B'ham
Best Prime Rib IN Bellingham hands down. make sure to make a reservation!
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Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse
1211 11th StBest Prime Rib IN Bellingham hands down. make sure to make a reservation!
Stunning Seafood (lobster Bisque Soup and Mussles--HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Restaurant, amazing food and even more breathtaking views of Puget Sound
Cliff House
631 N Forest StStunning Seafood (lobster Bisque Soup and Mussles--HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Restaurant, amazing food and even more breathtaking views of Puget Sound
great coffee, closest to the listing/house. also conveniently located right before both i5 N/S ramps
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Woods Coffee
470 Bayview Drgreat coffee, closest to the listing/house. also conveniently located right before both i5 N/S ramps
Great Drive thru coffee place. They are local but you'll find em everywhere only in b'ham!
Cruisin Coffee Alabama
800 Alabama StGreat Drive thru coffee place. They are local but you'll find em everywhere only in b'ham!
quick and healthy (mostly) made to order pita--pick your ingredients on the spot--- love these.
Pita Pit
201 E Holly Stquick and healthy (mostly) made to order pita--pick your ingredients on the spot--- love these.
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether Waygo here or you will regret it!
404 - 36th Street Sehome Village, Bellingham
Authentic Siamese cuisine prepared by experienced Thai chefs using only the freshest natural ingredients, and served in a contemporary atmosphere quite unlike any other. An inviting and special place to enjoy the best of Thai cuisine.
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Busara Thai Cuisine
404 36th St404 - 36th Street Sehome Village, Bellingham
Authentic Siamese cuisine prepared by experienced Thai chefs using only the freshest natural ingredients, and served in a contemporary atmosphere quite unlike any other. An inviting and special place to enjoy the best of Thai cuisine.
*Summer Months only
C Shop | 360-371-2070
4825 Alderson Road, Birch Bay
Homemade Candy, Beach-side Treats, Fresh Baked Goods, Ice Cream, Old-fashioned Sodas, and Sundaes. Also serving pizza, and sandwiches made to order. We roast our own coffee! Open June through September | cshop@birchbay.net
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The C Shop
*Summer Months only
C Shop | 360-371-2070
4825 Alderson Road, Birch Bay
Homemade Candy, Beach-side Treats, Fresh Baked Goods, Ice Cream, Old-fashioned Sodas, and Sundaes. Also serving pizza, and sandwiches made to order. We roast our own coffee! Open June through September | cshop@birchbay.net
Shopping
Only Mall in Bellingham. It's okay. I recommend going south on i5 to outlet malls in Burlington... (25 mins) or further south to the Premium Outlets (50 miles)--- close to 100 outlets--- must see if you love shopping!
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Bellis Fair Parkway
Bellis Fair ParkwayOnly Mall in Bellingham. It's okay. I recommend going south on i5 to outlet malls in Burlington... (25 mins) or further south to the Premium Outlets (50 miles)--- close to 100 outlets--- must see if you love shopping!
Best Outlet Mall from Canada to Seattle. Close to if not more than 100 premium outlet stores. must see if you want to shop, perfect for a rainy day! (50 miles south of bham on i5
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Seattle Premium Outlets
10600 Quil Ceda BlvdBest Outlet Mall from Canada to Seattle. Close to if not more than 100 premium outlet stores. must see if you want to shop, perfect for a rainy day! (50 miles south of bham on i5
Fairhaven
good antique, unique one-of-a-kind shops here
small outlet... nike, lululemon best shops there in my opinion.
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The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington
448 Fashion Waysmall outlet... nike, lululemon best shops there in my opinion.
Essentials
Grocery Store and Pharmacy. other various shops in shopping center as well.
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Haggen Food & Pharmacy
2814 Meridian StreetGrocery Store and Pharmacy. other various shops in shopping center as well.
Walgreens
1070 E Sunset Drand Pharmacy
Chase Bank
1336 Cornwall AveChase Bank
WECU Holly
600 E Holly StWhatcom Educational Credit Union - bank
Walgreens
1070 E Sunset Dranother Walgreens w/ Pharmacy
Like Costco but smaller packages of everything. cheap gas station too.
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Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdLike Costco but smaller packages of everything. cheap gas station too.
Entertainment & Activities
Massive New Imax Theatre. Perfect for rainy night or just want to relax and see a great movie. Coffee drive through in the lot as well 9The Woods Coffee - highly recommend)
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Barkley Village
3005 Cinema PlMassive New Imax Theatre. Perfect for rainy night or just want to relax and see a great movie. Coffee drive through in the lot as well 9The Woods Coffee - highly recommend)
Sledding, Ski and snowboard lessons, beautiful views and a gorgeous drive even if you hate skiing take the 45 minutes to drive there and take in the beauty!! IF its cold and rainy you know its POW POW up at baker! don;t miss one of the best unknown and non-commercialized mountains in the U.S.!
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Mt. Baker Skidområde
Mount Baker HighwaySledding, Ski and snowboard lessons, beautiful views and a gorgeous drive even if you hate skiing take the 45 minutes to drive there and take in the beauty!! IF its cold and rainy you know its POW POW up at baker! don;t miss one of the best unknown and non-commercialized mountains in the U.S.!
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
4255 Mitchell Waycar rental by b'ham airport
Airporter Shuttle and Bellair Charters
714 Iowa Stgets you to the Bellingham Airport if you don't have a car