Guidebook for Bellingham
Arts & Culture
Breathtaking historic building with wonderful theatrical productions and entertainment.
73 locals recommend
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StBreathtaking historic building with wonderful theatrical productions and entertainment.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StHistoric building houses some fascinating history!
Fabulous plays in the most spectacular historial theatre, you really can't go wrong with a night at the theatre!
7 locals recommend
Bellingham Theatre Guild
1600 H StFabulous plays in the most spectacular historial theatre, you really can't go wrong with a night at the theatre!
Entertainment & Activities
FABULOUS indoor play for ages toddler to 10! Climbing equipment, rock climbing wall with interactive video, a lego room and all this fun while parents can have a latte, beer and grab their laptop and work or relax. Excellent value for the money!
Perch and Play
FABULOUS indoor play for ages toddler to 10! Climbing equipment, rock climbing wall with interactive video, a lego room and all this fun while parents can have a latte, beer and grab their laptop and work or relax. Excellent value for the money!
Bar none the best ski area in North America - well according to me :)
106 locals recommend
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker HighwayBar none the best ski area in North America - well according to me :)
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StElectrical displays to boggle your mind!
Mindport
210 W Holly StScience museum & learning center
Comedy Club - drinks and snacks and a lot of laughs! Check their schedule online they are only open certain nights
24 locals recommend
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect StComedy Club - drinks and snacks and a lot of laughs! Check their schedule online they are only open certain nights
Small little aquarium with some wonderful volunteers telling you all about the sea life found here in the Pacific Northwest.
11 locals recommend
Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder AveSmall little aquarium with some wonderful volunteers telling you all about the sea life found here in the Pacific Northwest.
They have a great little petting area and a park for kids to play in!
20 locals recommend
Hovander Homestead Park
5299 Nielsen AveThey have a great little petting area and a park for kids to play in!
By all account this is a fun place to spend time with your family and it is open during COVID-19!
6 locals recommend
Lang's Horse & Pony Farm
21463 Little Mountain RdBy all account this is a fun place to spend time with your family and it is open during COVID-19!
Shopping
WinCo Foods
300 E Bellis Fair PkwyOn a budget this is the place to buy groceries.
If you are looking for specialty cut meats for the barbeque or a really yummy dip or appetizer this grocery store has it all!
33 locals recommend
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
2814 Meridian StreetIf you are looking for specialty cut meats for the barbeque or a really yummy dip or appetizer this grocery store has it all!
From clothing to hardware to some of the best food selection in town! This everything store is on your route to our place from the airport in Bellingham.
49 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdFrom clothing to hardware to some of the best food selection in town! This everything store is on your route to our place from the airport in Bellingham.
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveSaturday mornings - this is the place to be!
Fabulous little area of Bellingham, located on the water it has some funky stores filled with treasures. Incredibly artistic and trendy a fun place to poke around and shop!
122 locals recommend
Fairhaven
Fabulous little area of Bellingham, located on the water it has some funky stores filled with treasures. Incredibly artistic and trendy a fun place to poke around and shop!
Bellis Fair
One Bellis Fair PkwyEvery store you could need and more.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous fun at the beach. Can't say enough about how much fun this park is to explore and have a picnic!
73 locals recommend
Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State ParkFabulous fun at the beach. Can't say enough about how much fun this park is to explore and have a picnic!
Sehome Hill Arboretum
600 25th StFun right in the heart of Bellingham, easy hiking!
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveBeautiful waterfall and great place to hike with kiddos!
Hike your heart out! You can take the long hike or drive half way and take the short hike - either way breathtaking views!
55 locals recommend
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailHike your heart out! You can take the long hike or drive half way and take the short hike - either way breathtaking views!
Clayton Beach
Climb the boulders at sunset - doesn't get any better than that!
Can be a real workout because it is steep but the beauty will have you catching your breath in more ways than one!
20 locals recommend
Fragrance Lake Trailhead
291 WA-11Can be a real workout because it is steep but the beauty will have you catching your breath in more ways than one!
Wonderful place to hike some trails and it has a huge playground area for the kiddos! Barbeque pits are also available if you want to have a wonderful quiet place for a picnic.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayWonderful place to hike some trails and it has a huge playground area for the kiddos! Barbeque pits are also available if you want to have a wonderful quiet place for a picnic.
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker HighwayGreat for year round fun!
Food Scene
THE BEST breakfast in Bellingham but beware it is a small place and so if you decide to sleep in you may have a wait.
41 locals recommend
Homeskillet
521 Kentucky StTHE BEST breakfast in Bellingham but beware it is a small place and so if you decide to sleep in you may have a wait.
Wonderful restaurant to enjoy a view of the Bellingham Bay and try some local seafood!
35 locals recommend
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether WayWonderful restaurant to enjoy a view of the Bellingham Bay and try some local seafood!
Nestled in the heart of Bellingham's Fairhaven district - this restaurant has the BEST eggs benedict in the world! Seriously I am not kidding you...
22 locals recommend
Mount Bakery Cafe Fairhaven
1217 Harris AveNestled in the heart of Bellingham's Fairhaven district - this restaurant has the BEST eggs benedict in the world! Seriously I am not kidding you...
CASH ONLY but well worth the visit. The bagels are still warm and ever so yummy. Take a dozen back to your Airbnb! You can't go wrong with these bagels, trust me!
25 locals recommend
Bagelry
1319 Railroad AveCASH ONLY but well worth the visit. The bagels are still warm and ever so yummy. Take a dozen back to your Airbnb! You can't go wrong with these bagels, trust me!
Giuseppe's Al Porto Ristorante Italiano
21 Bellwether WayThe best Italian food in Bellingham!
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether WayFabulous restaurant - water view!
Fabulous breakfasts for the entire family and just minutes away!
14 locals recommend
The Birch Door Cafe
4192 Meridian StFabulous breakfasts for the entire family and just minutes away!
Rusty Wagon Old Tyme Food
6937 Hannegan RdSome good eats without going into town - literally 5 minute drive!
THE BEST fish and chips in town, we do takeout and then eat them on the waterfront - fabulous picnic!
Nicki's Bella Marina
2615 S Harbor Loop DrTHE BEST fish and chips in town, we do takeout and then eat them on the waterfront - fabulous picnic!
Drinks & Nightlife
Elizabeth Station
1400 W Holly StThe best Beer Bar in town, says me.
Sample yourself some of what Bellingham is noted for...organic crafted beer and if you are gluten intolerant they have you covered.
104 locals recommend
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StSample yourself some of what Bellingham is noted for...organic crafted beer and if you are gluten intolerant they have you covered.
Local eats and one of the best selections of brews in Bellingham a great place to hang out
119 locals recommend
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveLocal eats and one of the best selections of brews in Bellingham a great place to hang out
A must on your brewery crawl, great eats and specials every night!
86 locals recommend
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StA must on your brewery crawl, great eats and specials every night!
Avellino
1329 Railroad AveTHE BEST coffee in all of Bellingham!
Everything Else
There are 51 trees native to Washington State and WWU has every single one of those planted within their extensive beautiful grounds. Great place to stroll and enjoy nature.
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High StThere are 51 trees native to Washington State and WWU has every single one of those planted within their extensive beautiful grounds. Great place to stroll and enjoy nature.