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Trees

Things To Do

There is a lot of nature to explore being in Washington and around so many National Parks and Forests! For those that aren't looking to hike, you can enjoy some local gems around Bellingham or venture to other places like Seattle and Vancouver! Here are just a few ideas of things to do around Seattle, Bainbridge, Bellingham and Vancouver:

Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101

This hotel has a speakeasy hidden behind a bookshelf!

Ferry to Bainbridge Island

801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Enjoy a quick 35 minute ferry ride to Bainbridge and explore their beautiful town or just take a car ferry ride around the city for the experience of a Seattle ferry!

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle, WA 98101

Pike Place Market

Seattle, WA

The Seattle Great Wheel

1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101

Space Needle

400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle Public Library - Central Library

1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Visit the beautiful public library and be sure to stop on the red floor!

Wings Over Washington

1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101

It's a flying theatre!

Bruun Idun - Way of the Bird King

Lincoln Park Way Southwest, Seattle, WA 98136

Go and explore to find the giant wooden trolls!

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Bloedel Reserve

7571 Northeast Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Public garden and forest.

Zodiac Sailing Schooner

355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Have fun sailing while getting hands on experience helping to raise and lower the sails. They have a salmon dinner cruise where you can enjoy sailing during sunset.

Whatcom Falls

Bellingham, WA 98229

Explore Whatcom Falls with easy trails for everyone!

The Portal - Bellingham's Container Village

298 West Laurel Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Enjoy the outdoors, food, drinks, live music, games, events and so much more!

San Juan Cruises

355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Go whale watching and enjoy a lunch on board!

Larrabee State Park

245 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229

Taylor Dock Boardwalk

Bayview Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225

Fairhaven Historic District

Bellingham, WA 98225

Explore unique local businesses, art galleries, restaurants and pubs!

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada

Stanley Park

Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada

Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada

Sea to Sky Gondola

36800 British Columbia 99, Squamish, BC V8B 0B6, Canada

Grouse Mountain

BC V7R 4P4, Canada

Take a gondola to the top or hike it, watch a lumberjack show, see rescued grizzly bears and take in the views!

Granville Island

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2, Canada

Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver, BC V5Y 2N3, Canada

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada

Gastown Steam Clock

305 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada

Science World

1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, Canada

Explore some local breweries

Go to one or more of Whatcom County's 17 breweries!

For all the days along the way
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