| | Situated on Bellingham Bay, the vibrant little city of Bellingham, Washington offers a delightful outdoor getaway for visitors wishing to escape big city pressures. Boasting beautiful views of the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is also the jumping off point for Alaska-bound ferries.The Mount Baker Ski Area nearby offers winter fun for Bellingham visitors who like to downhill ski and snowboard.In the summer, visitors can hike lovely trails through meadows and forests. Larrabee State Park is nearby, offering more outdoor fun. Bellingham visitors often take an Orca whale watch cruise or a tour to the San Juan Islands, but they can also rent a mountain bike and wind their way through many trails in town or out in the country. Kayakers love to paddle among the coves and bays.Bird watchers find many bird species such as waterfowl and bald eagles to photograph. At the Peach Arch State Park nearby, vacationers can stroll among flowers and sculptures, even under the arch that straddles the US and Canadian border.After a long and exciting day of fun, Bellingham, Washington visitors will find plenty of cozy places to eat and sleep. Bellingham invites everyone to plan their next vacation here, and come back again and again. |  | |  | |
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