Quick Summary: Bellingham is the northernmost city of the contiguous United States. Located on Bellingham Bay in the northwestern corner of Washington State, Bellingham offers beautiful water and mountain views, as well as lovely historical homes and buildings. It is close to both Seattle-Tacoma and Vancouver.


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1. Boulevard Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Boulevard Park | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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2. Lairmont Manor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lairmont Manor | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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3. Lake Padden

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Lake Padden | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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4. Lummi Island

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Lummi Island | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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5. Village Books and Paper Dreams

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Village Books and Paper Dreams | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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6. Sehome Hill Arboretum

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Sehome Hill Arboretum | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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7. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

Category: Museums & Culture
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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8. Whatcom Falls Park

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Whatcom Falls Park | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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9. Whatcom Museum

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Whatcom Museum | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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10. Mount Baker Theatre

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Mount Baker Theatre | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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11. Larrabee State Park

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Larrabee State Park | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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12. Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery

Category: Food & Drink
Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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13. Mindport Exhibits

Mindport Exhibits | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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14. Chuckanut Bay Distillery

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Chuckanut Bay Distillery | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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15. The Upfront Theatre

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The Upfront Theatre | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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16. Chocolate Necessities

Chocolate Necessities | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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17. The Eureka Room

The Eureka Room | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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18. 1-Up Lounge

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1-Up Lounge | Things to Do in Bellingham, Washington
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Summary & FAQ Boulevard Park Lairmont Manor Lake Padden Lummi Island Village Books and Paper Dreams Sehome Hill Arboretum SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention Whatcom Falls Park Whatcom Museum Mount Baker Theatre Larrabee State Park Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery Mindport Exhibits Chuckanut Bay Distillery The Upfront Theatre Chocolate Necessities The Eureka Room 1-Up Lounge

Plan ahead for these Bellingham Events:
- Bellingham SeaFeast - Saturday & Sunday October 5 & 6, 2024
- Fairhaven Winterfest - from late November to late December
- Ski to Sea - May 25, 2025
- Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival

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