{"id":28114,"date":"2017-04-01T16:08:52","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T21:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/?p=28114"},"modified":"2017-08-16T18:06:01","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T23:06:01","slug":"top-adventures-in-bellingham-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/28114\/top-adventures-in-bellingham-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Local&#8217;s Guide to Adventure in Bellingham, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the far Northwest corner of the contiguous United States, sandwiched between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, lies the small city of Bellingham. A unique blend of gritty fishing town and hippy college town, Bellingham is above all an outdoor lover\u2019s paradise. Mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, trail runners \u2013 they all claim Bellingham as their ultimate haven, and they\u2019re not wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With every outdoor adventure at its doorstep, Bellingham still manages to stand out with local craft food, live music and delicious beer. Get ready to experience the best of the Pacific Northwest. Just don\u2019t forget your hiking boots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get Outside<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-28126\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-3-e1490504142497-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures near Bellingham Washington\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-3-e1490504142497-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-3-e1490504142497-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-3-e1490504142497-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-3-e1490504142497-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>From forested parks to mountain summits and rocky shoreline, there are unlimited hiking options in and around Bellingham. Major trail networks include Arroyo Park, Galbraith Mountain, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/536\/Larrabee\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larrabee State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Chuckanut Mountains just south of town. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three of these parks are bikeable, and connected by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.whatcom.wa.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/11192\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interrurban Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oyster Dome is a 5-mile round-trip hike in the Chuckanuts, with stellar views of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. The 2,000-foot peak is one of the only mountains in the entire Cascade Range that meets the sea. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no bus service to the trailhead, but it\u2019s a 9-mile bike ride along beautiful Chuckanut Drive from the nearest stop (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/schedules-and-maps\/maps\/fixed-route\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTA Route 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at the intersection of Willow Road and Chuckanut Drive).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious hikers will want to head east into the North Cascades for trails through alpine meadows to high summits, and even glacier travel for the more experienced. Check in with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alpineinstitute.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Alpine Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Fairhaven neighborhood to book a guided climb. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mtbakerguides.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mt. Baker Mountain Guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another solid local guide service. Maps, gear and advice can be found at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountryessentials.net\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backcountry Essentials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Into mountain biking? Don\u2019t miss the chance to demo a bike from the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/transitionbikes.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> factory. Ride directly from the factory to Galbraith Mountain and 50 miles of world-class trails. From North-Shore style bridgework to beginner-friendly flow trails, Galbraith has it all, and it\u2019s free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28120 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Finding Powder at Mt. Baker\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-9-e1490504233318.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re seeking powder, hop on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bakerbus.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Bus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get to Mt. Baker, the holy grail of powder skiing. Despite a worldwide reputation for epic snow, Mt. Baker is still a family-run ski area with no condos, hotels or pretensions. A day pass is only $60, less than half the price of the corporate mega resorts of Colorado and Utah. The inbounds terrain is comparable to big resorts, and the terrain just outside the ski area boundaries is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rowdy, suitable for experts only. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be fully avalanche-trained if heading out of bounds, and always ride with a partner. Ski rentals can be found at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/glacierskishop.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glacier Ski Shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or at the ski area. If you snowboard, stop by the iconic <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mtbakersnowboardshop.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mt. Baker Snowboard Shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your way to the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where To Stay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/find\/hotel-bellwether-oregon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Bellwether<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Bellingham\u2019s luxury waterfront hotel, with up-front views of Bellingham Bay. It has well-appointed suites and studios, and the Lighthouse Bar and Grill serves fine dining inspired by the bounty of local ingredients from land and sea. Two spas round out the Bellwether\u2019s offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to live as the locals do, there are many options on AirBnB and VRBO. Ornate, Craftsman-era <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/s\/Bellingham--WA--United-States\/homes?af=43720035&amp;c=A_TC%253Dfmeb9dyr2w%2526G_MT%253De%2526G_CR%253D100808697856%2526G_N%253Dg%2526G_K%253Dairbnb%27%2526G_P%253D%2526G_D%253Dc&amp;dclid=CL324Lm97dICFRIFDAodd7MFjg&amp;gclid=CLn9s7m97dICFdGCswodk6IH2w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bungalows fill each neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and front-yard gardens bloom year-round in the mild marine climate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Eats<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best food in town is a 10-minute ferry ride away. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/willows-inn.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Willows Inn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on Lummi Island, features the culinary brilliance of Blaine Wetzel, a James Beard Award-winning chef who describes his approach to food as \u201ca story about the land.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eater named The Willows Inn one of the 38 best restaurants in America in 2016. Going beyond farm-to-table, Wetzel\u2019s nightly orchestra of 24 tasting menu dishes is a showcase of the marine-driven cuisine of the island. If an ingredient wasn\u2019t caught that day in the Salish Sea, it was likely foraged from Lummi Island or harvested from the shoreline. The herb tostada is a signature dish: a mustard leaf fried in a batter of mustard flour, mustard green juices and sauerkraut, spread with a puree of oysters and parsley, and then arranged into a sculptural artform with herbs and edible flowers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-10-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"The Best Food in Bellingham\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-10-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-10-600x402.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-10-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-10.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Brandywine Kitchen is a more accessible (and affordable) option, featuring organic, farm-to-table dishes such as the apple-jalape\u00f1o chicken or the Brandywine burger with locally-raised beef. Other sit-down options, all of which work with local organic farms, include Bayou on Bay, Boundary Bay and Aslan. Even the fast food options in Bellingham are on board with the local food movement, especially Goat Mountain Pizza. Bellingham\u2019s food truck game is strong, with more than <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellinghamfoodtrucks.com\/food-trucks.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available. Pel\u2019Meni Dumplings and El Capitan\u2019s hot dogs are local favorites for late-night fast food. For breakfast, don\u2019t miss Homeskillet, but be prepared to wait in line for inspired omelets and massive breakfast burritos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday mornings are for the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bellinghamfarmers.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmer\u2019s Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a Bellingham institution with live music, artisan crafts and tons of amazing food. Held downtown <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at Depot Market Square on the corner of Railroad Ave and East Maple Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, It\u2019s a great way to meet locals and get a taste of the tight-knit, friendly community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink and Party On<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28129 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Boundary-Brewery-and-Bikes-e1490504830919-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Boundary Brewery and Bikes\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Boundary-Brewery-and-Bikes-e1490504830919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Boundary-Brewery-and-Bikes-e1490504830919-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Boundary-Brewery-and-Bikes-e1490504830919.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>There are nine breweries in Bellingham, all of which deserve a visit: Chuckanut, Boundary Bay, Kulshan, Wander, Aslan, Structures, Stone\u2019s Throw, Gruff and Kulshan\u2019s sister location, K2. A bicycle brewery tour is a great way to squeeze in multiple tastings. Demo a bike from Transition, mentioned above, or rent one from Fairhaven Bicycle or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jacksbicyclecenter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack\u2019s Bicycle Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best live music in town is often at the Wild Buffalo, where acts such as Macklemore come through. But don\u2019t overlook the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acoustictavern.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Frog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where local favorite Polecat performs, and up-and-coming acts shine in an intimate setting. Stay after midnight, and you\u2019ll get two thick slices of locally-raised bacon balanced on each pint of beer you order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Baker Theatre, the largest performing arts facility north of Seattle, hosts big name musicians, comedians, plays and film festivals. The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pickfordfilmcenter.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickford Film Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows independent cinema, and two local theater companies delight audiences nearly every night of the week: iDiom and Bellingham Theatre Guild.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Getting There and Getting Around<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28122 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-7-e1490504393268-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rain in Bellingham\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-7-e1490504393268-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-7-e1490504393268-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-7-e1490504393268-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/offMetro-Bellingham-Washington-by-Ian-Ferguson-7-e1490504393268-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You can fly directly to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bellingham-airport.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or to nearby Vancouver or Seattle. If you fly into Seattle, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airporter.com\/shuttle\/bellingham-to-seatac-airport-seattle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airporter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus from Bellair Charters is a reliable, affordable way to get to Bellingham. There is also Amtrak service, connecting Bellingham to Seattle and Vancouver. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you fly into Bellingham, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridewta.com\/Documents\/Maps\/Bellingham.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTA bus stop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just south of the airport on W. Bakerview Road. You can use the WTA to get around town throughout your stay. Bellingham Taxi and \u00dcber are also available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When to Go<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most of the Pacific Northwest, Bellingham is rainy during the winter months and sunny in summer. Skiers and snowboarders won\u2019t mind the rain, knowing that those winter storms are dumping snow in the mountains. Spring is an excellent time to visit, and if you stay through Memorial Day weekend, you can watch the iconic <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/skitosea.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ski to Sea Adventure Race<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>All by photos by author except BEER photo by\u00a0<a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Evil Erin's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/evilerin\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"61\">Erin<\/a>\u00a0and the Bellwether by Amy Parsons.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the far Northwest corner of the contiguous United States, sandwiched between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, lies the small city of Bellingham. A unique blend of gritty fishing town and hippy college town, Bellingham is above all an outdoor lover\u2019s paradise. Mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, trail runners \u2013 they all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":28127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[169,185],"tags":[88,47,34,42,48,63,112,13,5,6,14,8,49,16,80,52,110,19,85,46,102],"class_list":["post-28114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-usa","category-washington","tag-adventure","tag-adventurous-getaway","tag-beer","tag-bikes","tag-biking","tag-brewery","tag-budget-friendly","tag-dining","tag-dining-nightlife","tag-farm","tag-farmers-markets","tag-green-travel","tag-hiking","tag-locally-sourced","tag-mountains","tag-outdoors","tag-restaurants","tag-seafood","tag-skiing","tag-sustainable","tag-views"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ 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