Nestled within hills and mountains in the Pacific Northwest, Bellingham is a dreamy little community, rich with things to do, places to see and sights to experience, all without leaving the small town feeling you get from living here

Activities in Bellingham and surrounding areas

Barkley Square- Barkley Village is the retail center within Barkley District. It boasts a grocery store, various retail shops, locally based restaurants and various services. Newmarket Street, Bellingham. (360) 671-6450

Bellis Fair- The region's largest mall, Bellis Fair has Bon Macy's, Mervyn's, Target, JCPenney, Sears,140 specialty stores plus a 6-screen cinema. One Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, Washington 98226 (360) 671-5895Experience the heart of Bellingham’s waterfront at Bellwether on the Bay. At this stunning new development alongside Squalicum Harbor you’ll discover unique shops, a first class hotel, fine dining, parks, waterfront trails and even bike, rollerblade and boat rentals.Sunset Square-Located on Sunset Blvd. off I-5 on the way to Mt. Baker, Sunset Square has K-Mart, a grocery store, cinema and dozens of shops and restaurants.Peace Arch Factory Outlet- Located off I-5 Exit 270, this outlet center has a variety of retail stores. 3400 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. (360) 366-3127You can also find unique shops and locally made items in our communities, from historic Fairhaven to Lynden.

Looking for outdoor adventure?

Skiing: Mt Baker Ski Area Shush down the slopes of a laid-back ski destination that boasts the most snowfall EVER in a single season. We are talking a world record of 1,140 inches, dude! This is the mountain where snowboarding was virtually invented, but skiers of all skills are welcome and treated like neighbors. For conditions and information call Mt. Baker Ski Area at (360) 734-6771. Looking for trails to cross-country ski or snow shoe? Click here for cross country skiing information.

Hiking: Bellingham was named "Trail Town U.S.A." nearly ten years ago by the National Park Service and American Hiking Society. No wonder. We have miles of trails and thousands of stunning views. Come, take a stroll, breathe the air, find your soul. Stop by the Visitor Center at I-5 Exit 253 or the USFS Center in Glacier on State Route 542 for maps and trails to suite any needs.

Biking: Spin the wheels of your imagination and you will find a trail or road to meet your bicycling fantasies. "Mountain Bike" magazine recently rated our region as one of the top ten places to toss the trail dirt. Check our bicycling fact sheet for a basic list of routes and trails.

Golfing: Get teed off! The Bellingham Mt. Baker region has more public golf courses than any area in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, according to Golf Digest magazine. From the rolling contours of a Scottish-style course to the one of the best civic links in the nation, this region is ideal for a golfing getaway. Check our Golf fact sheet for details on the courses.

Get wet! You want water? We've got it! Rent a sailboat or kayak. Join a charter trip to the stunning San Juan Islands or Victoria. Take an exhilarating raft trip on the Nooksack River. Watch the mighty Orca whales glide majestically in their home waterways. Our friendly tour operators and guides can help. Go to our Charters, Tours & Travel Services for a water-based adventure.