Whatcom County is famous for its agricultural offerings! Discover wineries open year-round for tastings and tours, apple orchards that make their own spirits, farmers markets featuring a diversity of local growers, and craft breweries that rack up awards year after year. Here's how we'd spend three delicious, relaxing days in Whatcom County.
Spend the day exploring Whatcom County wines and wineries. Offerings range from traditional varieties featuring Yakima Valley grapes to very unique blends and ingredients such as locally-grown raspberries and hazelnuts. The wineries are open year-round for tastings and tours, many featuring great views and relaxing settings.
Book your jumping-off point from our lodging. Whether you prefer a luxurious waterfront resort, mid-priced hotel or economy lodging we have the perfect options in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Whatcom County’s locally grown products are also available weekly at the Bellingham Farmers Market. Located at the Depot Market Square, in Downtown Bellingham, you will find over 100 local businesses from Whatcom & Skagit County every Saturday, April through December.
Ready for some serious beer tasting? Bellingham and Whatcom County are home to some of the most decorated and highly respected in the nation. The region’s natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation and community-focused population has inspired a range of talented craft Brewmasters here.
Bellingham and Whatcom County are a fresh-food haven stretching deliciously between the Salish Sea and snow-capped Mount Baker. Explore Whatcom’s farmlands for fresh local flavors and unique agricultural experiences.
Bellewood Farms is the largest apple orchard in Western Washington. Stop by and enjoy locally made spirits in their tasting room, food from the café, tours of the orchard, and live outdoor music.