Visitor update: Bellingham and Whatcom County are still in Phase 2 of the Washington State Safe Start Reopen Plan.
Activities are limited, but hotels are open and committed to safety. Restaurants are offering outdoor dining and take out. Museums are open at 25%. Boutique retail is ready for holiday shoppers. And wide open spaces are calling.
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by Hilary
The folks at the North Cascades Institute are brimming with excitement to welcome the public back to its campus on the shores of Diablo Lake this fall!
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by Lauren
Whether you’re a serious kayaker or a casual lover of a calm paddle on the water, you’ll want to pick up the new Whatcom Water Trails Map, available outside the Bellingham Visitor Center on Potter street. Or email [email protected] and request to have a map mailed to you.
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Before the pandemic, Jamie Petitto spent an adventure-filled weekend in one of her favorite Northwest towns--Bellingham, Washington.
Her Bellingham episode of Weekends in Washington is now live. See where she hits the trails for adventures in hiking, mountain-biking, beer-drinking, kayaking, belly-laughing and a whole lot of fun in "brew-tiful", beer-loving, Bellingham.
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Guidelines on how to Visit Whatcom County Responsibly
It is still important to remember to Recreate Responsibly for our personal health, and the health of others. We have created checklist to assist with planning your visit. Click here to view our Guidelines for Responsible Visiting.
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by Brandon
As of August 2020, beachgoers in Birch Bay now have easy access to craft beer — right at the beach. Owned and operated by Bellingham beer industry partners Jake Gobeille and Darin Hamm, Beach Cat Brewing is Birch Bay’s first brewery. I visited this scrappy little nanobrewery during its first month of operation to meet Jake and taste some beach-brewed beer. Here’s what to expect from Beach Cat Brewing.
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by Hilary
Families can save money picking their own apples while their children have fun learning about local agriculture this fall at Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery.
The public can choose from 22 varieties of apples in the orchard or in the store at the 62-acre Bellewood Farms. U-pick hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday beginning Sept. 5 through Oct. 31. Bellewood Farms is located at 6140 Guide Meridian, about halfway between Bellingham and Lynden.
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by Lorin
If you love great food, boutique shopping, an amazing art scene and getting outside in a small town, you will love Bellingham’s Historic Fairhaven District. One of my favorite things about the Village is the fact that everything is local and can only be found here in Whatcom County, making it the perfect day trip from Seattle.
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by Lorraine
Have you missed art walks and visits to museums and galleries? The good news is that Washington State Safe Start guidelines are allowing museums and galleries to reopen in a limited capacity (and with plenty of precautions) during Phase 2 in Whatcom County. That includes a newer hidden gem I recently visited, Gallery Syre near Whatcom Community College in the Cordata neighborhood.
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by Brandon
Since social distancing measures and shutdowns began in early March, most of us have been traveling less and staying closer to home. For those who need a getaway, 2020 is the year of the (local, socially-distant) road trip. With Phase 2 in full swing in Whatcom County, activities are limited, but my partner and I decided to carefully dip our toes in the travel pool once again. We eased in with a one-night local getaway on a weekday. Our destination: Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, only 2 hours north of Seattle and 30 minutes north of Bellingham.
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With the highest regard for public health, hotels in Bellingham and Whatcom County rmaintain strict cleaning standards. To combat the Covid-19 pandemic, they have implemented increased protocols for sanitizing their properties daily and hourly to protect guests and employees. Learn about their many precautions here. Most hotels are open and ready to welcome you with social distancing implemented when the time is right for you.
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Willadee Worthington King / Twin Lakes, Winchester Mountain
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Jodi Broughton / Excelsior Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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Brad Kerstiens / Bellingham Aerial
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We our proud our local businesses are taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of our community. Whether you are in the outdoors, dining or shopping. please wear face coverings, wash hands frequently, social distance and stay home if you are sick.
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Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa
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Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor
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Order a Free Visitors Guide
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Order a free Bellingham and Whatcom County Visitors Guide and relax in an armchair at home to plan your future visit to Bellingham
With over 60 pages of information on Places to Stay, Where to Eat, Things to Do, Community information and beautiful photos, the Visitors Guide is an excellent start for anyone planning travel to Bellingham and Whatcom County. Also explore what Bellingham and Whatcom Couunty have to offer for outdoor adventure, entertainment, food, lodging and much more.
We will send you a FREE Visitors Guide to our area, by filling out the form located here or you can view it online here.
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For daily updates and beautiful views of our region,
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Questions? We are happy to answer them for you.
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Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
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