Attractions

Outdoor Attractions

  • Whatcom Falls Park- large rec area w/ gardens, streams, and waterfalls
  • Larrabee State Park – bayfront camping, tide pools, and freshwater lakes
  • Lake Whatcom -boating, fishing, and waterfront parks
  • Lake Padden -fishing, boating, and trails around a lake
  • Chuckanut Drive- scenic byway along the shoreline
  • Galbraith Mountain- mountain, cycling, and mountain biking
  • Sehome Hill Arboretum – wooded area w/ an observation tower
  • Bayview Drive- waterfront route w/ bicycle lanes
  • Fragrance Lake Trail- wooded trail w/ lake
  • Interurban Trail – cycling, running, and outdoor recreation
  • Big Rock Garden Park- park w/ sculptures, flowers, and trails
  • Fairhaven Park- a popular spot for hiking & picnicking
  • Lake Samish- Lake, road cycling and kayaking
  • Bellewood Farms & Distillery- orchard and pumpkin patch
  • Viking Union Gallery – community & student art exhibitions
  • Teddy Bear Cove- hiking and outdoor recreation
  • Stimpson Family Nature Reserve- nature
  • Tennant Lake- lakeside wildlife park & visit center
  • Hovander Homestead Park- historic park w/ tours & farm animals
  • South Bay Trail – running, hiking, and trail running on a pier over the water
  • Clayton Beach- park, bouldering, beach, and outdoor recreation
  • Chuckanut Bay- kayaking
  • Marine Life Center- sea-animal exhibits and a touch pool
  • Bellingham Farmers Market- local goods and products sold and traded
  • Zuanich Point Park – waterfront park w/ play area
  • Whatcom Creek- salmon and learning center
  • Waypoint Park- pump bike track, sculptures, and community building
  • Woodstock Farm- museum
  • Locust Beach- kitesurfing, outdoor recreation, and beach
  • Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures – guided kayaking tours and training
  • Fairhaven Historical District – historical buildings, boutique shops, fine dining, curated art galleries
  • Nooksack Falls-scenic views, waterfalls, and hiking trails
  • Mt. Baker Ski Area – mountain, snowboarding, skiing,
  • Birch Bay Waterslides- water park

Indoor Attractions

  • SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention- exhibits devoted to electricity
  • Mount Baker Theatre- historic theater, performing arts venue,
  • Whatcom Museum – regionally focused art, artifacts & more
  • Mindport Exhibits- science museum & learning center
  • Vartanyan Estate Winery- winery and wine
  • Bellingham Railway Museum- model trains, history or railways
  • Dynasty Cellars- winery
  • Gallery Syre- art gallery
  • Bellingham Sportsplex- ice skating rink, indoor soccer field
  • Heady Virtual Reality- virtual reality arcade
  • Summit Trampoline- gym, indoor recreation
  • Ruckus Room Arcade and Fun Center – video arcade
  • The Eureka Room – escape room center
  • Light Catcher Building-art exhibits in a futuristic building
  • Arne Hanna Aquatic Center- swimming pool
  • Lynden Pioneer Museum- museum
  • Bellingham Axe- event venue, axe throwing
  • Paws For A Beer – dog-friendly bar
  • Lynden Skateway- amusement center, roller skating rink

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