Bellingham · Whatcom County, WA
Adventures in Bellingham
Scout analyzed 84 Bellingham places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
84
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Cordata
Cordata Park

South Hill
Boulevard Park

Outdoors
Oyster Dome Trailhead

Cornwall Park
Cornwall Park
Recreation area with big trees, walking paths & sport courts, plus a splash pad & disc golf.

Outdoors
Teddy Bear Cove - Chuckanut Mountain Trails
A hiking trail through the forest leads to a wooded bluff & scenic beach of crushed clam shells.

Outdoors
Deception Pass State Park
4,134 acres of ancient forest with saltwater shores, freshwater lakes, camping & 38 miles of trail.

Outdoors
Zuanich Point Park
Harborside park with picnic tables, a playground, paved paths & a bay-view rental facility.

Sports & Recreation
Stimpson Family Nature Reserve

Silver Beach
Whatcom Falls Park
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground.

Silver Beach
Bloedel Donovan Park
Park with picnic facilities, a swimming beach on Lake Whatcom, an off-leash dog area & a playground.

Samish Hill
Lake Padden Park
This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails.

Outdoors
Larrabee State Park
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.

Outdoors
Fragrance Lake Trailhead

Outdoors
Sehome Hill Arboretum
Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower.

Lettered Streets
Waterfront Tavern Seafood and Bar Bellingham
Fish ’n’ chips & simple seafood eats served in an enduring, comfy hangout with a pool table & darts.

Family
Summit Adventure Park

South Bellingham
Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Public space with a community building, sports & play areas, hiking, picnicking & a spray park.

Outdoors
Bellingham Boardwalk

Silver Beach
Big Rock Garden Park
This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms.

Central Business District
Waypoint Park

Central Business District
Rumors Cabaret
Hopping, gay-friendly nightspot offering live music, DJs, drag shows & cocktails.

Lower Sumas Mountain
Castle Fun Park
Amusement park with kid-friendly rides, go-karting & bowling, plus over 200 arcade games.

Birchwood
Squalicum Creek Park
Community park next to a creek with walking trails, sports fields, a basketball court & playground.

Columbia
Elizabeth Park
Outdoors
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