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A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA
Dakota Art Store is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

1. Dakota Art Store

1415 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA
Arts and Crafts Store · Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews
Bayside Cafe is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

2. Bayside Cafe

1801 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
The Woods Coffee on King Street is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

3. The Woods Coffee on King Street

7.2
1901 King St (at Ohio St.), Bellingham, WA
Coffee Shop · Sunnyland · 14 tips and reviews

4. Diehl Ford Parts Dept.

Bellingham, WA
Automotive Repair Shop · Roosevelt · 1 tip
Black Forest Steak House is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

5. Black Forest Steak House

1263 Barkley Blvd (at Orleans St), Bellingham, WA
Steakhouse · Roosevelt · 6 tips and reviews
Diehl Collision Center is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

6. Diehl Collision Center

1820 James St, Bellingham, WA
Office · Sunnyland · 5 tips and reviews
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

7. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

7.2
2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA
Medical Center · 6 tips and reviews
Bob's Burgers & Brew is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

8. Bob's Burgers & Brew

7.0
2955 Newmarket St Ste 101 (at Barkley Blvd), Bellingham, WA
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Mt. Baker Imaging is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

9. Mt. Baker Imaging

2930 Squalicum Pkwy (Ellis), Bellingham, WA
Doctor's Office · No tips or reviews
Peace Health Laboratories is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

10. Peace Health Laboratories

3001 Squalicum Pkwy (at Ellis St.), Bellingham, WA
Medical Lab · 1 tip
Asian 1 is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

11. Asian 1

7.2
4285 Meridian St #101, Bellingham, WA
Asian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
The Woods Coffee On Meridian is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

12. The Woods Coffee On Meridian

8.0
102 Stuart Rd (Meridian St), Bellingham, WA
Coffee Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Michaels is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

13. Michaels

6.1
4383 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Arts and Crafts Store · 1 tip
Peace Health Medical Center - Cordata South is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

14. Peace Health Medical Center - Cordata South

4465 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA
Doctor's Office · 3 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

15. Barnes & Noble

7.5
4099 Meridian St (W Bakerview Rd), Bellingham, WA
Bookstore · Meridian · 7 tips and reviews
Rite Aid is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

16. Rite Aid

222 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, WA
Pharmacy · Meridian · No tips or reviews
Denny's is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

17. Denny's

5.6
161 Telegraph Rd (Meridian St.), Bellingham, WA
Breakfast Spot · Meridian · 9 tips and reviews
Wonder Bakery Thriftshop is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

18. Wonder Bakery Thriftshop

Bellingham, WA
Bakery · Sunnyland · No tips or reviews
Bellingham Ford Lincoln is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

19. Bellingham Ford Lincoln

1820 James St, Bellingham, WA
Car Dealership · Sunnyland · 7 tips and reviews
US Post Office is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

20. US Post Office

6.1
3150 Orleans St (at E Sunset Dr), Bellingham, WA
Post Office · No tips or reviews
Haggen Food & Pharmacy is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

21. Haggen Food & Pharmacy

7.2
2900 Woburn St (at Barkley Blvd), Bellingham, WA
Grocery Store · 16 tips and reviews
Jalapeños is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

22. Jalapeños

8.0
2945 Newmarket St, Bellingham, WA
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Scotty Browns is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

23. Scotty Browns

8.3
3101 Newmarket St (at Barkley Blvd), Bellingham, WA
Lounge · 25 tips and reviews
Copper Hog is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

24. Copper Hog

1327 N State St (at E Magnolia St), Bellingham, WA
Gastropub · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews
Hotel Bellwether is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

25. Hotel Bellwether

8.9
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA
Hotel · 7 tips and reviews

Emil V.Emil Vinberg: Great Happy hour by the fireplace

Christ the King Community Church is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

26. Christ the King Community Church

4173 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA
Church · Meridian · 2 tips and reviews

TaraTara: Pastor Grant Fishbook tells it like it is. Friendly, relaxed, relative, (and free coffee:)

Bellingham Farmer's Market is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

27. Bellingham Farmer's Market

8.8
1100 Railroad Ave (at E Maple St), Bellingham, WA
Farmers Market · Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews

Mia C.Mia Cupcake: Check out Rabbit Fields Farm for great organic produce and Twigg & Bek for lovely aprons!

Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

28. Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro

8.5
1107 Railroad Ave (btwn E Maple St & E Chestnut St), Bellingham, WA
Brewery · Central Business District · 85 tips and reviews

Mia C.Mia Cupcake: HIGHLY recommend the daily soup on Mondays and the mac & cheese (Ask for some sriracha sauce to add to the mac!) Read more.

Round Table Clubhouse is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

29. Round Table Clubhouse

7.3
1145 E Sunset Dr, Ste 135 (James St), Bellingham, WA
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews

TaraTara: Best pizza in town

Rocket Donuts is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

30. Rocket Donuts

306 W Holly St (btw Bay St & W Champion St), Bellingham, WA
Donut Shop · Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

TaraTara: Maple bacon donuts! Watch for special donut of the month. Always delicious:)

Little Cheerful Café is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

31. Little Cheerful Café

7.8
133 E Holly St (at Railroad Ave), Bellingham, WA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews

TaraTara: wonderful omelets, great coffee

D'anna's Cafe Italiano is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

32. D'anna's Cafe Italiano

8.0
1317 N State St, Bellingham, WA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

TaraTara: Great pasta, try the seasonal specials like crab ravioli. Yum!

Jekyll & Hyde is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

33. Jekyll & Hyde

709 W Orchard Dr Ste 1, Bellingham, WA
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

TaraTara: yummy pizzas and appetizers

Anthony's is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

34. Anthony's

8.3
25 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Ray P.Ray Poorman: Hawaiian Ahi nachos at happy our = incredible

Boulevard Park is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

35. Boulevard Park

9.5
S State St & Bayview Dr, Bellingham, WA
Park · 14 tips and reviews

Chad H.Chad Hyams: When it comes to Boulevard Park, just get a hot chocolate with soy milk at The Woods and then just sit and enjoy the view. Sometimes you need to stop walking and just take it in

Five Guys is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

36. Five Guys

7.4
1301 W Bakerview Rd (at I-5 Exit 258), Bellingham, WA
Burger Joint · 16 tips and reviews

TaraTara: cajun fries rock

Bellingham Farmer's Market is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

37. Bellingham Farmer's Market

8.8
1100 Railroad Ave (at E Maple St), Bellingham, WA
Farmers Market · Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews

Boundary Bay (Kate)Boundary Bay (Kate): The Bellingham Farmers' Market supports local sustainable agriculture by connecting the public with local farmers, artisans, and other producers. Enjoy & then come have a pint across the street w/ us! Read more.

Whatcom Falls Park is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

38. Whatcom Falls Park

9.1
1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA
Park · Whatcom Falls · 24 tips and reviews

Boundary Bay (Kate)Boundary Bay (Kate): We love Summer in B'ham! Take the trail over the waterfall on the sandstone bridge built in 1939. On the other side, wander the trails & cool off in one of the many swimming holes throughout the park. Read more.

Mambo Italiano Cafe is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

39. Mambo Italiano Cafe

7.6
1303 12th St (at Harris Ave), Bellingham, WA
Italian Restaurant · Fairhaven · 20 tips and reviews

TaraTara: slow service but good food

Hilltop Restaurant and Catering is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

40. Hilltop Restaurant and Catering

7.2
5645 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Event Service · 3 tips and reviews
Packers Oyster Bar is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

41. Packers Oyster Bar

7.4
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy (Semiahmoo Bay), Blaine, WA
Hotel Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Chandra B.Chandra Blouin-Knaus: Fave is the prime rib special

Emerald City Smoothie is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

42. Emerald City Smoothie

7.6
1058 Lakeway Dr (btw Linconln & Nevada), Bellingham, WA
Juice Bar · 3 tips and reviews
The Market at Lakeway is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

43. The Market at Lakeway

1030 Lakeway Dr (Lakeway Dr. & Lincoln St.), Bellingham, WA
Grocery Store · 10 tips and reviews
Port of Subs is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

44. Port of Subs

1068 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
Sandwich Spot · 3 tips and reviews
Taco Del Mar is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

45. Taco Del Mar

4277 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Latin American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Barnes: Try the fish tacos with everything on it.

Little Tokyo is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

46. Little Tokyo

7.5
2915 Newmarket St, Bellingham, WA
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

47. Starbucks

6.7
2915 New Market Street, Bellingham, WA
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews
Vis Seafoods is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

48. Vis Seafoods

2208 James St (at Virginia St), Bellingham, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Sunnyland · 3 tips and reviews

julianne m.julianne marx: buy it here and take it home and grill it up yourself! yum!

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Bellingham, WA.

49. Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar

70 Bellis Fair Pkwy (at Meridian St), Bellingham, WA
Pizzeria · Meridian · 11 tips and reviews