Location: Bellingham
Top Things to do in Bellingham
Top Restaurants in Bellingham
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Bellingham, Washington (WA)
The Pacific Northwest scarcely gets more peaceful than unspoiled Bellingham, a bustling city nestled in the Bellingham Bay. Nature abounds in all directions surrounding this coastal paradise. The waters of the Pacific offer opportunities for whale watching, cruising to Friday Harbor or visiting the Canadian city of Victoria. To the east, Mt. Baker beckons skiers and snowboarders to its slopes. The city itself is alive with vibrant theater, historical museums, gourmet restaurants and fine arts.
Restaurants in Bellingham
1. Chain Lakes Loop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Danimarie8731 - Bellingham, United States
Easy access. I’ve been here in the winter spring and summer. All 3 times were fantastic. I’m not an expert hiker and I had an excellent time. Such stunning views. If you have the right boots or sandals (for me anything with Vibram technology) you will be able go far on this trail. It was iced over in December so we needed spike traction cleats for our shoes. If you are new to hiking this is an excellent place to start.
2. South Bay Trail
3. Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Located in the heart of Bellingham, Chuckanut Bay Distillery is a must-visit gem in central downtown Bellingham. Chuckanut Bay Distillery painstakingly slow crafts award-winning spirits from agricultural products (wheat, rye, potatoes, barley, corn, and more) grown within just a few miles of the distillery. Come by and enjoy a tasting flight through our portfolio of spirits, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, coffee liqueur, and Krampus. Be sure to sign up for a guided tour led by our head distiller and see our grain-to-glass process up close.
Reviewed By klmfoster - Seattle, United States
My friends and I joined a group of 10 others to tour this unique space ~all while getting a lesson and tasting of some very fine spirits! I have lived in Bellingham for 26 years, and was thrilled to see this building open up to make space for an amazing artist (art with both the space, and the artisan distillery) Right downtown, so easy to miss ~ but don't! Very friendly (and knowledgeable) tour guide and staff. we also bought a bottle of the bourbon. Can't wait for the gin to come out
4. Clayton Beach
5. Interurban Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
A 5.5-mile biking trail.
Reviewed By adamtroywiggins - Abbotsford, Canada
This is easy access, beautifully forested trail that allows you to travel (run, walk, cycle) from Fairhaven to the camping sites of Larrabee State Park. The trail is largely developed on old railway grade and is user friendly!
6. Chuckanut Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Chuckanut Drive is located between Bow and Fairhaven (Bellingham), WA. Built in 1909, as an original scenic roadway, above Chuckanut Bay.
Reviewed By IntrepidFromDC
Take three extra hours - 1.5 to detour off I5, and drive the beautiful road with amazing views, another 1.5 to experience Chuckanut Manor Seafood and Grill - also a 5! The road is carved out of a steep mountain with amazing water and island views. Drivers keep your eye on the road though because it's a long way down if you run off the road!
7. Bellingham Public Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
8. Structures Brewing
9. Nooksack Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Goodness4you - Newport Beach, United States
Easy to find right off the highway and a very easy stroll. These falls are absolutely beautiful. Well worth the stop.
10. Lake Padden Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
This 900 acre park offers several miles of walking and biking trails.
Reviewed By Mur64 - Portland, United States
I walked around Lake Padden (2.8 miles) and had a lake view for half of walk and forest view for other part. THe day was windy which gave me nice wind in my hair on the lakeside and then calm on the forest side. The walking path is well done and I saw a few people. I walked it during the day during the middle of the week. I would walk this again on a future visit to Bellingham!
