Bellingham Travel Guide

Welcome to Bellingham, Washington State

Bellingham, located between Seattle and the United States-Canada border, is a major port for cruise ships destined for Alaska. As an embarkation point for cruise participants, Bellingham provides a perfect base for those visiting the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. In August each year, the Bellingham Festival of Music brings orchestral and choral music to the Pacific Northwest. For year-round attractions, visit the Whatcom Museum of History and Art and the Whatcom Children's Museum. The Mindport Exhibits offers over three dozen interactive exhibits that combine entertainment and education. On Saturdays, the Bellingham Farmers Market displays produce, plants, flowers and baked goods by over 125 vendors in the downtown area. There are also numerous public and semi-private golf courses to entertain visitors to the area. An active port, Bellingham hosts numerous sailing and fishing vessels that eagerly transport visitors to Squalicum Harbor and beyond.