Things to Do in Bellingham
18 miles south of the Canada-US border, west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley lies Bellingham, nicknamed the City of Subdued Excitement. Easy access to outdoor recreation in the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades and the chance to participate in the annually-organized Ski to Sea race and the Bellingham Bay Marathon all make the city an ideal place for the whole family. Fun weekend destinations further include the 241-acre Whatcom Falls Park, a must-see. Your and your kids’ cultural growth is ensured at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art, the Bellingham Railway Museum, and the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention. Your next shopping spree can take place at the Bellis Fair.
Bellingham Industries
Traditionally the economy was based on agriculture, fishing, and timber, but today craft beer is a major emerging industry in the city with 13 award-winning breweries within city boundaries. Most jobs come from the government and education sectors, plus from manufacturing, information technology, construction, and financial services.
Top Homebuilders in Bellingham
In order that the home buying process is a smooth and straightforward one, such real estate giants as Landed Gentry Homes, Strandberg Construction, LGI Homes, Adair Homes, and Finn Homes are at your disposal.
Top Bellingham School Districts
Once you settle down, it’s time to enroll your kids in school. Both the highly rated Bellingham School District, ranked among the top 20 best school districts in Washington, and the Meridian School District, ranked among the safest school districts in the state, are great choices. Bask in everything the city has to offer.
