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Bellingham is a fast-developing city in northwestern Washington. The city is halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. The city is home to Western Washington University. Bellingham is known for its quick access to the North Cascades and the San Juan Islands. The city is often ranked as one of the best places to retire, mostly because of the natural beauty, mild weather, and cultural options. Good to know – With no major sports teams within an hour’s drive, one of the most popular local teams is the Roller Betties. This local roller derby team is a major social activity.

13% of populationOver the age of 65
7Different sports in
53 milesDistance to Mount Baker Ski Area
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Sunset Kayak Tour
Marrowstone Island
Per Person $119
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Marrowstone Island
Per Person $152
Kayak the Cove
Kayak the Cove
Bellingham
Per Person $108
Chuckanut Bay Kayak Tour
Chuckanut Bay Kayak Tour
Bellingham
For 2 People $304
Wild Foraging Kayak Tour
Wild Foraging Kayak Tour
Lummi Island
For 2 People $380
Lummi Island Kayak Trip
Lummi Island Kayak Trip
Lummi Island
For 2 People $348

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Things to See in Bellingham

  • Beer

    Bellingham has nine breweries and its annual beer week celebration. One of the most popular local breweries is Boundary Bay Brewery.

  • Arts and Culture

    One of the popular areas is Fairhaven Historic District, which has boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants in 19th century buildings. Mount Baker Theatre is a great spot for live shows. For an experience that is outside the box, stop by the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention.

  • Ski to Sea

    Bellingham’s most famous event is the annual Ski to Sea event. The event dates back to 1973 and bills itself as the original adventure race. Every Memorial Day weekend, teams compete in a relay race that includes legs of cross country skiing, downhill skiing, running, road biking, canoeing, cyclocross biking, and sea kayaking.

  • Outdoors

    The city offers the usual benefits of being on the water (boating, fishing, kayaking, etc.). However, there are plenty of other options. One of the best experiences is Whatcom Falls Park, which has several paths that explore the variety of waterfalls.

When to Visit Bellingham

  • Winter

    Winters are cold, wet, and dreary. It is the wettest season of the year and generally not a great time to visit. Daily highs are in the mid-40s.

  • Spring

    Springs are still rainy with daily highs in the upper 50s. While spring isn't the best time to visit, Memorial Day weekend is very popular for the Ski to Sea relay race.

  • Summer

    Summer is the best time to visit Bellingham. June to September is the dry season. Summer highs are in the low 70s.

  • Fall

    Falls are fairly mild, but also a time of transition. Septembers are warm, dry, and beautiful. By November, the weather is much cooler and wetter.

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Saskia

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What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

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