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Bellingham

4.4
Trails Parks Nature

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 (WA). 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
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Fairhaven Historic District
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Boulevard Park
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Lake Padden Park
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Side trips from Bellingham

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Deception Pass State Park
Oak Harbor
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Washington Park
Anacortes
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Roozengaarde Display Garden
Mount Vernon
4.6
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in Bellingham

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Nooksack Falls
4.6
Duration: 2​h
Chain Lakes Loop
5.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
South Bay Trail
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Interurban Trail
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Nature in Bellingham

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Larrabee State Park
4.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Zuanich Point Park
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Stimpson Family Nature Preserve
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Lake Whatcom
3.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Museums in Bellingham

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SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Mindport
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Heritage Flight Museum
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Whatcom Museum
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Parks in Bellingham

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Big Rock Garden
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Fairhaven Park
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Glen Echo Garden
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Bloedel Donovan Park
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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