With cool temperatures and changing leaves, fall is a wonderful season to experience Bellingham and Whatcom County. Take a scenic drive, go on a walk or hike to see fall colors, or head out for a bike ride.
Prefer to stay inside? Enjoy Bellingham's local art and culture. Whether you're into theater and music or museums and galleries, there's a lot to keep you busy the whole season!
Peep fall color along the treelined trails and up in the mountains. Spend the day or just an hour or two. There are scenic walks and hikes for every level around Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Run along the water, bike around a volcano, dress up in costumes! This season, several large scale and fun athletic events can truly test your skills.
Visiting Bellingham, Washington means you will be close to three of the most scenic highways in Washington State!
Watch this video for highlights of just some of the many incredible sights along Chuckanut Drive, Mt. Baker Highway, and North Cascades Highway.
With snow impacting some of these routes, October is historically the last month to reach the end of the Mt. Baker Highway (Artist Point) and travel all the way to the Eastern Washington on the North Cascades Highway.