Bellingham is located between the ocean and 100,00 acres of farmland. Top things to do in town include strolling the downtown arts district, enjoying the local craft beer scene, or taking off into the hills for mountain biking or outdoor adventure. Rent a bicycle for a ride along the South Bay Trail to Fairhaven from Bellingham, or cycle throughout the surrounding scenic roads and trails. Along the shoreline, enjoy bird watching from any of the Audubon Society’s six Bellingham area choice locations. Fish the Nooksack River or Bellingham Bay, or rent a kayak to explore the Salish Sea.

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

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