Bellingham, WA Attractions
Bellingham is located just south of the Canadian-USA border in Washington and is the first major town visitors will encounter if they are entering from Canada. Situated along the ocean and with Mt Baker dominating the skyline behind, the Bellingham is quite scenic and offers a range or recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.
Chuckanut Drive
Chuckanut Drive is a scenic route from Bellingham to Skagit Valley. Although Interstate 5 is a much faster alternative, taking Chuckanut Drive is well worth the time. This route allows visitors a chance to see the small towns and farmland, as well as providing beautiful views out over the the San Juan Islands.
Cruises
Cruises from Bellingham take visitors on an incredibly scenic tour through the San Juan Islands, or on a Bay Tour. Cruises leave from Squalicum Harbor. Whale watching tours are also available.
Marine Life Center
The Marine Life Center offers visitors a chance to see what lurks beneath the ocean. The center showcases marine life from the Washington area. Touch pools offer an up close and more personal experience.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Maritime Heritage Park
Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham is a beautiful green space in the city. With Whatcom Creek running through it, the park offers abundant salmon fishing opportunities. An education path also provides information on salmon.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Mindport Exhibits
The Mindport is a unique museum designed to stimulate thought and provoke the mind. Exhibits offer science like displays, creative opportunities, play and fun activites, all geared towards education. It is a great play for families.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Roeder Home
Located at the end of Sunset Drive in Bellingham, the Roeder Home is an early 20th Century house, that during it's day, was ahead of it's time with modern features. Today the Roeder Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is available to rent for weddings, receptions, and meetings.
Sehome Hill Arboretum
In association with the Western Washington University, the city of Bellingham this 180 acre forest habitat. Walk trails run through this natural area that supports a wide variety of native plants and trees.
Squalicum Harbor
Squalicum Harbor is the main marina servicing Bellingham. Both commercial and personal boats are docked here and cruises of the Bay and San Juan Islands leave from Squalicum Harbor.
Whatcom Children's Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Whatcom Children's Museum is a great outing for families with plenty to entertain children while providing educational content at the same time.
The Whatcom Children's Museum is a great outing for families with plenty to entertain children while providing educational content at the same time.
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
The Whatcom Museum in Bellingham is comprised of four buildings which hold the collections. Old City Hall is a Victorian building housing displays of history and art. Changing art exhibitions are a prominent part of the museum.
All values are in United States Dollars
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
121 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
United States
121 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
United States
Phone 1 (360) 778-8930
Fax 1 (360) 778-8931
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 4 & under | $ 4.50 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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