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Bellingham
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Story and photos by Glenn Kohaly
Bellingham Harbor at Sunset
BELLINGHAM IS A LIVELY CITY with a population of 80,000. The people here take pride in its active waterfront and eclectic cultural arts district. Snow- draped, 11,000-foot Mount Baker rises above the city, providing one of
the most stunning backdrops of any ocean-side city in the U.S.A. The Port of Bellingham operates Squalicum Harbor, which serves as a home port for 1,800 commercial and pleasure boats, and offers 1,500 feet of guest moorage with full services. The busy commercial fishing fleet provides seasonal opportunities to buy fish, crab and prawns directly from the fishermen on their boats. A beautifully landscaped and
paved waterfront
promenade wraps around the local marina, connecting visitors to Zuanich Point Park, Tom Glenn Common Park, Hotel Bellwether, various shops and fine restaurants.
Nestled in the quaint cove of Bellingham Bay, the Hotel Bellwether offers a
western washington’s casual, fun
waterfront hotel.
one bellwether way bellingham, wa 98225 877.411.1200
hotelbellwether.com full-service luxurious
waterfront hotel with the subtle charms of an elegant European inn, yet with all of today’s contemporary comforts. Each one of the Hotel Bellwether’s 65 spacious guestrooms feature imported Italian furniture, marble and granite counter tops, down pillows and comforters, spacious jetted bathtubs, plush bathrobes and other indulgent comforts; most guestrooms also include a gas fireplace. One can enjoy a fabulous dining experience in the Harborside Restaurant. Whether it’s an evening
cocktail, 56 a quiet breakfast or a romantic dinner, you
will love the ambiance and fantastic views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands from this refined dining establishment. With the fireside warmth in the Sunset Lounge and the dazzling outdoor seating on the deck, the Harborside Restaurant is the place to go. Hotel Bellwether also offers on- site moorage with a 375’ private dock. Complimentary moorage is offered for those guests coming to dine-in at the Harborside Restaurant. Bellingham’s six-block cultural arts district highlights the Mount Baker Theatre. This beautifully restored 1927 architectural treasure is listed on the register of National Historic Places. The theatre showcases live performances including nationally touring Broadway shows, musicians and comedians. It is also home to the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra. From downtown Bellingham, the
city’s scenic green-ways include the South Bay Trail, which continues the pedestrian arc around the edge of Bellingham Bay to the Historic Fairhaven District on the south side. If there’s a little adventure in you, Bellingham—named one of the top 10 “Dream Towns” for recreational opportunities by Outside Magazine— quite literally has something for everyone.
Many major grocery stores and
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