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Bellingham is a lovely coastal Washington city located near the state's Canadian border, known as a major port city for ferries and cruise ships traveling north to Alaska. The charming city is one of the Pacific Northwest's best emerging craft beer towns, home to 15 breweries that have won more than four dozen medals at major national and international brewing competitions.

Its renowned local music scene has launched the careers of major independent artists, including Death Cab for Cutie and the Posies. Visitors can catch performances by the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra or the North Sound Youth Symphony, attend the internationally-renowned Bellingham Festival of Music, or peruse the exhibits of the lovely Whatcom Museum of History and Art, which sponsors monthly gallery walk events. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound at the 241-acre Whatcom Falls Park and the Mount Baker Ski Area, which holds the world record for most snowfall in one season.

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

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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