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Bellingham

4.4
Hiking Trails Parks River Rafting & Tubing

City of Subdued Excitement

Perched at the northern end of Washington's Pacific coast, the mid-sized city of Bellingham serves as an important stopover on the road between Seattle and Vancouver. The surrounding nature remains the main attraction in Bellingham, as the city is wedged between a scenic coastline dotted with islands and Lake Whatcom, whose hilly surrounds provide the perfect opportunity for landscape photography. A trip to Bellingham promises access to a fun and affordable nightlife scene of pubs and bars, fueled by students of Western Washington University, who make up nearly a fifth of the city's population. Bellingham is in Washington State. Use our United States driving holiday tool to arrange your visit to Bellingham and other destinations in United States.
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Popular things to do in Bellingham

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Whatcom Falls Park
4.8
Duration:2​h
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.4
Duration:2​h 30​min
Fairhaven Historic District
4.7
Duration:2​h 30​min
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Boulevard Park
4.8
Duration:2​h

Side trips from Bellingham

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Dolphin & Whale Watching
Anacortes
4.6
Duration:4​h
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Deception Pass State Park
Oak Harbor
4.6
Duration:2​h
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Washington Park
Anacortes
4.7
Duration:2​h
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Dancing Water Fountain
Branson
4.4
Duration:2​h

Nature in Bellingham

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Larrabee State Park
4.2
Duration:2​h
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Nooksack Falls
4.6
Duration:2​h
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Zuanich Point Park
4.8
Duration:1​h 30​min
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Lake Whatcom
4.0
Duration:2​h

Parks in Bellingham

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Lake Padden Park
4.7
Duration:2​h
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Glen Echo Garden
4.7
Duration:2​h
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Fairhaven Park
4.8
Duration:2​h
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Bloedel Donovan Park
4.5
Duration:2​h

Hidden gems in Bellingham

Interurban Trail
4.9
Duration:2​h
South Bay Trail
4.8
Duration:2​h
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Big Rock Garden
4.6
Duration:2​h
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Mindport
4.6
Duration:2​h

Museums in Bellingham

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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
4.6
Duration:2​h 30​min
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Heritage Flight Museum
4.4
Duration:2​h
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Whatcom Museum
3.8
Duration:2​h
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Bellingham Railway Museum
3.8
Duration:2​h
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