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.
Travelers in search of a convenient family hotel in Bellingham, WA with easy access to the I-5 freeway, as well as walking distance to restaurants and the Bellis Fair Mall will be delighted to find the Best Western Plus Heritage Inn. I call it a “hidden gem” because, although it is in a prime location, [...]
Nearly a year ago, I wrote a post about a new scoring system I invented for a Mother’s Day round with my… well, you know. The essence of the new system was to only count good shots. In other words, I’d ask, “So mom…how’d you do on that hole?” and she’d say, “Eight, but [...]
Ferndale is just north of Bellingham, but we Hamsters might think of it as a far-off destination. However, when you’re properly motivated (by a promise of some lovely and unusual craft beers, perhaps?), the distance is negligible. In fact, you could grab some friends, carpool to this fine little city and belly up to a [...]
