The campground was fantastic. So was the luxury hotel. Sometimes a city like Bellingham, one of Washington’s very best locations for outdoors recreation, is best explored two ways: from roughing it on the low end to getting pampered on the high end. Larrabee State Park just south Bellingham on scenic Chuckanut Drive, offers excellent camping and hiking opportunities. And the Chrysalis Inn and Spa offers view-rich, comfortable bayside accommodations within steps of dining and drinking in the historic Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham. View Article online: 6 reasons why Bellingham area is worth exploring Read printable PDF version: 6 reasons why Bellingham area is worth exploring