Oyster Dome along Chuckanut Drive is one of our favorite hikes nearby, it's about 5 miles round trip with views of the Samish Bay. It's a moderate hike (depending on who you ask) but if a nature stroll is more your speed, Whatcom State Park or Larrabee State Park are beautiful options.

For those feeling adventurous, Bellingham is home to some incredible mountain biking at Galbraith Mountain. Transition Bike Company & Outpost does 4 hour demo's and you can ride directly to the top of Galbraith on Tower Road from the Outpost.

Checkout Unemployment Line (u-line) for a good time on the way down!

Bellingham has a handful of great golf courses to check out while you're in town. Lake Padden Golf is a nice municipal course which is 12 min from downtown and Sudden Valley is a public course around 20 min from downtown.

Taylor Shellfish is a must-visit (even if you don't like shellfish). What's not to love a about a waterfront oyster bar? It's located along Chuckanut Drive at the Oyster Dome trailhead and a great place to stop post-hike.

Bellingham has over 20 breweries (!!). Mattie and Kenny's favorite is Aslan Brewing.

SeaFeast is a free seafood festival taking place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 along Bellingham's waterfront. The festival features food vendors, live bands, a root beer garden and beer garden.

The Bellingham Farmer's Market is open from 10am to 2pm every Saturday. Address: 1100 Railroad Ave