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Things to see in Bellingham, Washington (United States): 30 places and when to go
Bellingham, Washington is a town in United States with around 100,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (12), Nature (10), Wildlife (6). The best known are Bellingham Bay, Mount Constitution and Sumas Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 48.7601, -122.4869
- Population
- About 100,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (12) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (6) · With kids (3) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,240 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sumas Mountain, at 1,041 m.
What to see in Bellingham, Washington
The places in and around Bellingham, Washington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bellingham BayBay of Puget Sound in Whatcom County, Washington state, United States of America8.5 km
- Mount ConstitutionMountain on Orcas Island, Washington, USA27 km
- Sumas MountainMountain in United States of America26 km
- Moran State ParkState park on Orcas Island, Washington; listed on National Register of Historic Places25 km
- Clark IslandIsland of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, United States21 km
- Larrabee State ParkState park six miles south of Bellingham, Washington, USA11 km
- SPARK Museum of Electrical InventionMuseum in Bellingham, Washington1.1 km
- Birch Bay State ParkState park in Washington, USA26 km
- Chuckanut BayBay in Whatcom County, Washington, United States of America8.4 km
- Pickett HouseHistoric house in Washington, United States452 m
- Sehome Hill ArboretumPark in Sehome2.9 km
- T. G. Richards and Company StoreBuilding in Washington, United States of America589 m
- Alden BankShoal in Whatcom County, Washington, United States of America26 km
- Bakers ReefReef off the western shore of Lummi Island in Whatcom County, Washington, United States of America16 km
- Tennant Lake Wildlife AreaState wildlife area in Whatcom County, Washington, United States9.9 km
- Beach Cat BrewingBrewery886 m
- Birch Bay WaterslidesWith kids27 km
- Chuckanut Bay DistilleryBrewery1.2 km
- El Sueñito BellinghamBrewery1.5 km
- Gruff BrewingBrewery1.5 km
- Lost Giants Cider CompanyBrewery2.2 km
- Menace BrewingBrewery464 m
- Miniature World Family Fun CenterWith kids27 km
- Otherlands BeerBrewery1.4 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Samson Estates Winery, Stemma Brewing Co., Structures Brewing, Structures Brewing Co., Wander Brewing
- With kids: Spanel Planetarium
When to go to Bellingham, Washington
The best time to visit Bellingham, Washington is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. In June, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bellingham, Washington
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,240 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Anacortes16 places29 km
- Friday Harbor8 places53 km
- Coupeville15 places65 km
- Sequim6 places83 km
- Everett, Washington21 places92 km
- Woodinville36 places116 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bellingham, Washington?
The best known: Bellingham Bay, Mount Constitution, Sumas Mountain, Moran State Park, Clark Island. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bellingham, Washington?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Bellingham, Washington?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,240 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bellingham, Washington as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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