Guidebook for Everson
Parks & Nature
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.
70 locals recommend
Artist Point
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.
Bellingham-A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs & salmon hatchery. Also playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball hoops & an off-leash area for dogs
124 locals recommend
Whatcom Falls Park
1401 Electric AveBellingham-A beautiful, lush park with forest walks, waterfalls, bridges, streams, salmon runs & salmon hatchery. Also playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball hoops & an off-leash area for dogs
Entertainment & Activities
Whatcom County-This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
6 locals recommend
Mt. Baker Resort
10500 Mt Baker HwyWhatcom County-This is where you wil be skiing and sledding and snowshoeing.....(or just enjoying the views from the lodges!)
Whatcom county-Equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing...
33 locals recommend
Glacier Ski Shop
9966 Mt Baker HwyWhatcom county-Equipment rentals on the way up to Mt Baker for skiing...
Kulshan Cycles
100 E Chestnut Stgreat local bike store
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.
48 locals recommend
Bayview Drive
Bayview DriveBest 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.
Bellingham-Lowland hike to small lake- Great views, 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 TrailBellingham-Lowland hike to small lake- Great views, 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.
Fairhaven Toy Garden
909 Harris AveBellingham-Incredible toy store in the heart of Fairhaven
Bellingham-Such an amazing small marine petting and education center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
11 locals recommend
Marine Life Center
1801 Roeder AveBellingham-Such an amazing small marine petting and education center- they cycle marine life in and out but if you are lucky you may meet an octopus.
Bellingham-Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
100 locals recommend
Lake Padden Park
4882 S Samish WayBellingham-Lake- great for swimming, playgrounds, 900 acre park, several miles of walking & biking trails, off leash area for dogs.
Bellingham-live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
24 locals recommend
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect StBellingham-live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights- see more here: http://theupfront.com
Lynden-great small museum-20 minutes away. "Dutch" town- nice tourist destination
8 locals recommend
Lynden Pioneer Museum
217 Front StLynden-great small museum-20 minutes away. "Dutch" town- nice tourist destination
Lynden-Fantastic playground- huge structures, slides etc, nice and shady for the summer
Lynden City Park
8460 Depot RdLynden-Fantastic playground- huge structures, slides etc, nice and shady for the summer
Birch Bay- 40 minutes Fantastic water play park-nice beaches there also and state park
31 locals recommend
Birch Bay Waterslides
4874 Birch Bay Lynden RdBirch Bay- 40 minutes Fantastic water play park-nice beaches there also and state park
Homestead Eagle park
Deming-lovely spot to walk, play by the river, see the eagles. 20 minutes.
Ferndale-old pioneer farm, small museum, petting farm animals, walk by the nooksak river, have a picnic, 25 minutes
20 locals recommend
Hovander Homestead Park
5299 Nielsen AveFerndale-old pioneer farm, small museum, petting farm animals, walk by the nooksak river, have a picnic, 25 minutes
Fantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
55 locals recommend
Village Books
1200 11th StFantastic large independent bookstore in Fairhaven, sweet cafe upstairs "Book Fare", lots of reading nooks.
Bellingham-Local historical exhibitions. Also visit the contemporary art exhibits and children's museum at the Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
55 locals recommend
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StBellingham-Local historical exhibitions. Also visit the contemporary art exhibits and children's museum at the Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham-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 eate
37 locals recommend
Zuanich Point Park
2600 N Harbor Loop DrBellingham-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 eate
Bellingham-Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
73 locals recommend
Bellingham Farmers Market
1100 Railroad AveBellingham-Because it is one of the best and because the food is amazing and the local color even better.
Bellingham-Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
67 locals recommend
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay StBellingham-Independent cinema-great movies- 2 locations downtown. Stay for coffee/tea in their mini cafe. Watch movies on the roof in the summer!
Bellingham-Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
24 locals recommend
Mindport
210 W Holly StBellingham-Quirky small interactive museum with a fun blend of science and art. Not to be missed.
EVERSON-Local livestock auction happens couple of times/week-
fun to go see the animals, eat a burger with the locals at the mini "kitchen" attached, take in local color
Everson Auction Market LLC
7291 Everson Goshen RdEVERSON-Local livestock auction happens couple of times/week-
fun to go see the animals, eat a burger with the locals at the mini "kitchen" attached, take in local color
Bellingham-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.
9 locals recommend
VITAL Climbing Gym - Bellingham
1421 N State StBellingham-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.
Bellingham- 25 mins Public swimming pool- Olympic size-with kiddie pool and big slide (slide not always open-call to check on times) good for rainy days for kids?
7 locals recommend
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
1114 Lakeway DrBellingham- 25 mins Public swimming pool- Olympic size-with kiddie pool and big slide (slide not always open-call to check on times) good for rainy days for kids?
Everything Else
Whatcom County-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...
19 locals recommend
Glacier Public Service Center
10091 Mt Baker HwyWhatcom County-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...
Lots of stuff happening on campus: take a walk in the arboretum, enjoy the views over the bay from the main coffee shop, visit the art gallery, enjoy the international outdoor sculpture collections..
33 locals recommend
Western Washington University
516 High StLots of stuff happening on campus: take a walk in the arboretum, enjoy the views over the bay from the main coffee shop, visit the art gallery, enjoy the international outdoor sculpture collections..
Whatcom county-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.
49 locals recommend
Nooksack Falls
Whatcom county-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.
Food Scene
Avellino
1329 Railroad AveBellingham-Some people say they have the best coffee in town....
Deming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color! 20 minute drive
56 locals recommend
North Fork Brewery
6186 Mt Baker HwyDeming-Fantastic food, great apres hike/ski place for a beer, wonderful pizzas, salads, lots of local color! 20 minute drive
Fiamma Burger
1309 Railroad AveBellingham-great burgers!
Bellingham-Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
29 locals recommend
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza
200 E Chestnut StBellingham-Good pizza and their sister restaurant half a block away has great burgers (Fiamma Burgers)
Bellingham-fantastic food, seafood, surf and turf, amazing bellingham bay views, $$$
35 locals recommend
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
7 Bellwether WayBellingham-fantastic food, seafood, surf and turf, amazing bellingham bay views, $$$
Everson- has a great reputation and Supposed to have great steaks...just down the road...
9 locals recommend
Herb Niemann's Steak House
203 W Main StEverson- has a great reputation and Supposed to have great steaks...just down the road...
Bellingham-Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer. Across the street from the farmer's market
119 locals recommend
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad AveBellingham-Another great local brewery with great restaurant attached- live music outdoors in the summer. Across the street from the farmer's market
Bellingham-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.
86 locals recommend
Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StBellingham-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.
Bellingham-Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere. Our favorite
104 locals recommend
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StBellingham-Great Local brewery- good food, beer and atmosphere. Our favorite
Bellingham-Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
13 locals recommend
Avenue Bread - Railroad Ave
1313 Railroad AveBellingham-Fantastic artisan breads, sandwiches, pastries, soups, salads.....3 locations in town See them in Fairhaven too....
Bellingham-Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
52 locals recommend
Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad AveBellingham-Excellent- making all their own ice cream and sorbets with seasonal flavors using local ingredients....
Bellingham-Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....sit outside in the summer on the balcony. Our favorite place for birthday dinners
36 locals recommend
Pepper Sisters
1055 N State StBellingham-Southwest style cuisine, awesome margaritas, fantastic and fun decor and waitresses....sit outside in the summer on the balcony. Our favorite place for birthday dinners
Bellingham-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)
36 locals recommend
Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown
308 W Champion StBellingham-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)
Bellingham-GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition. Join them for their famous (free) Thanksgiving dinner every year...
50 locals recommend
Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly StBellingham-GREAT breakfast and lunch place- Bellingham tradition. Join them for their famous (free) Thanksgiving dinner every year...
Homeskillet
521 Kentucky Stgreat breakfasts, affordable!
Fantastic Brunches! right next to the Northshore Trail if you want to work off brunch after....
24 locals recommend
Fork At Agate Bay
2530 N Shore RdFantastic Brunches! right next to the Northshore Trail if you want to work off brunch after....
Great ambiance, soup, salads, sandwhiches, bakery and breakfasts. 20 minute drive.
6 locals recommend
Avenue Bread - Lynden
444 Front StGreat ambiance, soup, salads, sandwhiches, bakery and breakfasts. 20 minute drive.
Arts & Culture
The Green Frog
1015 North State StreetBellingham-Great music and night out venue
Jansen Art Center
321 Front StLynden-Contemporary Art center- galleries, cafe and lovely gift shop
Bellingham-Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
47 locals recommend
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay StBellingham-Interesting, hands on, educational, quirky, fun rainy day activity for the whole family
Bellingham-Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
73 locals recommend
Mount Baker Theatre
104 N Commercial StBellingham-Beautiful theatre, great performances, music, plays etc.... http://mountbakertheatre.com
Children's Museum and modern art museum + cafe+ wonderful gift store
19 locals recommend
Lightcatcher Building
250 Flora StChildren's Museum and modern art museum + cafe+ wonderful gift store
Sightseeing
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.
122 locals recommend
Fairhaven
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.
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
55 locals recommend
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect StDeparts 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
Quaint nearby "Dutch" town- 20 minutes north. Great free adventure playground for children "Million Smiles Playground", wonderful art center "Jansen Art Center" with galleries, evening performances, cafe and gift shop. Independant book shop and Restaurant, local history museum.
25 locals recommend
Lynden
Quaint nearby "Dutch" town- 20 minutes north. Great free adventure playground for children "Million Smiles Playground", wonderful art center "Jansen Art Center" with galleries, evening performances, cafe and gift shop. Independant book shop and Restaurant, local history museum.
Shopping
Everson Laundromat
210 E Main StLocal Laundromat 3.9 miles in Everson (our nearest little town)
Village Books and Paper Dreams
430 Front StGreat independent bookstore and wonderful gifts! Cozy places to read.