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    Bellingham | King County | Seattle | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Visiting Neko Cat Cafe in Seattle

    ByEdward Homick May 27, 2022October 28, 2025

    Neko Cat Cafe is home to some of the cutest cats in Washington State (besides my own fur babies Luna and Cosmo, of course) and is full of good vibes, playful adorable felines, yummy drinks and delicious desserts. My wife and I recently visited their Seattle location which is right in our neighborhood of Capitol…

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    Bellingham | Fun with Kids | Whatcom County

    Spending A Day at Cordata Park

    ByA.J. Howard August 19, 2021January 8, 2025

    If you are anywhere near Bellingham, Washington, up in the Northwest part of Washington near the Canadian border and not too far away from the sea, then you are in for a real treat! A new park has just been established and it’s one that you must go and see. If you have kids or…

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    Beer | Bellingham | Food and Drink | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham

    ByBrandon Fralic July 29, 2020February 12, 2025

    Anchored by classic northwest brewpubs like Boundary Bay and Chuckanut Brewery, “Brewingham” has long been a favorite Washington beer destination. Bellingham’s modern brewery boom began around 2012 with the opening of Kulshan Brewing — followed by Aslan, Wander, Structures and many more. If you haven’t been to town in a while, you might have missed…

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    Bellingham | Cross Country Skiing | Hiking | Recreation | snowboarding | Things To Do | Whatcom County | Winter

    Spending a Day in the Snow at Mount Baker

    ByBrandon Fralic February 10, 2020February 25, 2026

    Winter at Mount Baker Located 52 miles east of Bellingham, the Mount Baker Ski Area is a dream destination for snow lovers. A far cry from flashy northwest resort towns like Whistler Blackcomb, this rustic and undeveloped ski area is all about the powder. Case in point: Mount Baker set the world snowfall record during…

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    Beer | Bellingham | Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | History | Places to See | Spirits | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven

    ByBrandon Fralic January 15, 2020February 3, 2025

    Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched atop a hillside sloping gently toward Bellingham Bay, the historic district packs shops, eateries and bars into several square blocks of 19th-century red brick buildings — all within walking distance of one another. Parking is free and there’s plenty to see. From cobblestone streets to…

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    Art | Beer | Bellingham | Cider | Destinations | Food and Drink | Museums | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham

    ByBrandon Fralic December 30, 2019January 26, 2025

    Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham is best known for its natural scenery, outdoor recreation and world-class beer scene. And you don’t even have to leave downtown to experience some of the city’s best attractions. From there you can easily explore the unique experiences and flavors of this college town of…

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    Bellingham | Destinations | Whatcom County

    Visiting Western Washington University

    ByStefanie Donahue October 16, 2019January 23, 2025

    Newcomers who step foot onto Western Washington University’s (WWU) brick-lined campus for the first time often agree that it’s unlike any other university in the state. Located in Bellingham, Washington, WWU is within walking distance of 180 acres of forest and more than 500 downtown businesses. The university’s mid-sized campus is positioned between Vancouver, British…

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    Bellingham | Food and Drink | Whatcom County

    Local Public House in Bellingham

    ByTony Holladay March 24, 2019January 22, 2025

    The Local Public House is part of the Menace Brewery family and is located at 1427 Railroad Ave. in Bellingham. Established in 2014, The Local used to be the only place to get Menace beer on draught.  That changed three years ago when Menace opened their brewery on Meridian Street in Bellingham.  The Local prides…

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    Bellingham | Destinations | Whatcom County

    A day in Bellingham – Outdoor Edition!

    ByTony Holladay February 4, 2019January 22, 2025

    Just one day? That’s all you have to spend in Bellingham? Hopefully this article will give you a few ideas…

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