Lynden is home to Washington State’s largest Dutch settlement and is the heart of the region’s farmland. Upon reaching the four-block span of Front Street, known as Dutch Old Town, visitors are greeted by a 72-foot tall working windmill. Waitresses in restaurants bustle about in native dress as they serve tasty Dutch meals and baked treats with a warm smile and friendly service.

There has been a lot of changes happening around Lynden over the past few years. They have officially welcomed its first boutique hotel on Dec. 28, 2015 when the 35-room Inn at Lynden opened its doors to travelers in the century-old Waples Mercantile Building at the corner of 5th and Front streets in the historic downtown district. The Inn shares space with a number of boutique retailers including Village Books, Drizzle and Bellingham Baby Company, Overflow Taps and Avenue Bread.

Nearby, the Lynden Pioneer Museum gives a glimpse of the “simpler” life in the earlier days of this farming community. The museum features one of the largest collections of antique buggies in the U.S. plus a two-story replica of Lynden at the turn of the last century.

This is also a village that loves to celebrate life’s simpler things. Throughout the year the community rolls out the red carpet with authentic festivals and events that showcase their heritage, like the Northwest Raspberry Festival and the Farmers Day Parade. The granddaddy celebration of them all is the Northwest Washington Fair each August. Rated one of the cleanest fairs in the state, you’ll enjoy animal displays, homegrown arts, food stalls plus top-name entertainers.

Everywhere you turn, you’ll get the feeling that this quaint village truly appreciates your visit.

Incorporated: 1891
Population: 13,952
Elevation: 108′

More Information

City of Lynden
323 Front Street, Lynden
360-354-4270
verwolfw@lyndenwa.org

High Wind Warning

Issued:

7:02 PM PST on December 14, 2018

Expires:

10:00 PM PST on December 14, 2018

	Friday 12/14 40% Chance of Rain Windy with showers ending early. Lows overnight in the upper 30s.
	Saturday 12/15 10% Mostly Cloudy Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 46F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
	Sunday 12/16 70% Rain Rain likely. High 51F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
	Monday 12/17 90% Rain Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High 51F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
	Tuesday 12/18 100% Rain Periods of rain. High around 50F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch.
	Wednesday 12/19 50% Chance of Rain Cloudy with showers. High 51F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.