Ferndale
Travel about 10 miles north of Bellingham and visit Ferndale, WA a vibrant and charming community located along the Nooksack River. Shop at antique stores, grab a bite or beer on Main Street, relax in a Himalayan salt cave, and explore serene locations like Hovander Homestead Park and Pioneer Park.
Hovander is a turn of the century park, featuring a Victorian home that is listed on the National Historic Register. Nearby Tennant Lake Fragrance Garden is not to be missed, including a boardwalk that winds through marshlands and around Tennant Lake. Pioneer Park can be found closer in town. This wooded setting is home to one of the finest collections of original pioneer log cabins in the Northwest. These eleven log cabins, built by the early pioneers of the region, sat alone in the early forests and now are a highlight of annual events like Ferndale's Old Settler's Picnic and the Olde Fashioned Christmas.
Stroll through expansive, scenic parks like Hovander Homestead, shop and eat local along Main St., attend fun community events, and so much more!
Watch this video to see some of what you can expect when you visit Ferndale, WA.
Things to Do in Ferndale
Eat at farm to table restaurants, explore different waterfront destinations, shop at local businesses, ignite your imagination while touring museums and admiring murals, plus so much more!
We are curating different themed experiences that serve as a free guide to discover everything Whatcom County has to offer.
Check in at participating locations and earn points that can be used for locally inspired prizes.
Explore Ferndale Events
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