Whether for the weekend or an extended stay, we offer a break from the ordinary. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, charming villages and water adventures like whale watching, Bellingham Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state.
On this site you can find local businesses, organizations and resources you need for a visit, convention, or general community information.
We are Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, a local non-profit association dedicated to serving visitors. Our main office at I-5 Exit 253 in Bellingham is open daily (excluding major holidays) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) to serve you.
Come see why Bellingham Whatcom County is a refreshing change.
I thought I had taken my raw oyster-loving father-in-law to every waterfront/seafood restaurant the Bellingham area had to offer; we’d done them all, hadn’t we? He enjoyed several Fairhaven eateries, the Cliffhouse overlooking the bay, the Fork near Lake Whatcom, Bayou’s Oyster Bar and all the spectacular places near Squalicum Harbor. But wait. Is there [...]
It’s a winter wonderland in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and throughout the county today. A beautiful, fluffy white blanket covers the ground. The air is calm and quiet. And Jack Frost has painted the leafless trees to resemble classic holiday cards of the 1800s. Schools are closed today, so the roads are quiet, children are sledding [...]
