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Home / Insider Blogs / Most Instagrammable Spots in Bellingham and Whatcom County

Most Instagrammable Spots in Bellingham and Whatcom County

By Lorin Lindell / February 24, 2020

Bellingham and Whatcom County are a photographer’s dream. From small boutiques and local restaurants to waterfront parks and breathtaking hikes. Just 90 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver B.C., Bellingham is the perfect destination for a photogenic vacation to share on Instagram.


1. Picture Lake (Mount Baker)

See two for one when you visit the most photographed landscape in the United States. Capture stunning views of Picture Lake with Mount Shuksan in the background, just off the Mount Baker Highway (WA State Route 542).

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2. Boulevard Park | Taylor Dock

Explore Historic Fairhaven and Downtown Bellingham by way of Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock, one of Bellingham’s most popular trails.

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3. Whatcom Falls Park

Explore and discover the waterfall, an old stone bridge, braided trails and secret swimming spots.

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4. Big Rock Sculpture Garden

Imagine an outdoor museum featuring breathtaking sculptures and towering trees.

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5. Bellewood Farms

62 acres of apple farms make Bellewood more than just photogenic, it makes it the apple capital of Whatcom County.

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6. Oyster Dome (Chuckanut Drive)

Stunning views of the Salish Sea islands. What more could you ask for? This spot requires a hike to get to, but is well worth it.

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7. Lummi Island

Lummi Island is one of the best kept secrets in the Salish Sea, and it’s only a 10-minute ferry ride away from the mainland.

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8. Hovander Homestead Park

Stunning countryside historic farm featuring a huge red barn and a Victorian home that is now on the list of National Historic Sites.

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9. Camber Coffee

Bellingham shows off it’s beautifully designed coffee at Camber in Downtown Bellingham.

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10. Makeworth Market

Makeworth is every coffee lover’s and food stylist’s dream.

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11. Baby Greens

Make all your plant lovers jealous with a photo at Baby Greens, a plant shop and coffee cafe.

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12. Galloway’s Cocktail Bar in Historic Fairhaven District

Head to Galloway’s, a unique art deco-style, bar for a bright and classy cocktail. 

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Bonus: Check out Washington State Muralist Gretchen Leggit

From small designs like the Kombucha Town’s mural to the largest mural in Washington State located on Puget Sound Energy’s building that spans the length of two football fields, Gretchen Leggitt is leaving her mark on Bellingham and Washington State.

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Gorgeous shot from a few nights ago! 💫 Orion Rising over Bellingham's Koma Kulshan (a.k.a. Mt. Baker) 📸 @electriceye.photography #Bellingham #VisitBellingham #BellinghamExperience

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Thanks to virtual work out classes you can now geographically work out anywhere, so why not Whatcom? Check out the link in our bio to meet some of Whatcom County’s most vibrant fitness folk who will get you moving, even if you’re staying in place!

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About Lorin Lindell

Lorin Lindell is the Marketing & Social Media Coordinator for Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. She graduated from Western Washington University in the Winter of 2019 with a degree in Communication and Public Relations. She enjoys exploring new horizons and sharing the stories she finds along the way. In her free time Lorin can be found outside exploring Whatcom County and the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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