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Bellingham is the seat of Whatcom County and is situated on the northern edge of the Puget Sound in northwestern Washington. Bellingham is located between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, Whatcom County (specifically Bellingham) is an important travel route to Alaska, the San Juan Islands, and Canada's Gulf Islands, in addition to being a major economic center for the Pacific Northwest. Bellingham is just 15 miles from the Canadian border and 88 miles north of Seattle.

Bellingham WA is a bounty of green foliage and beautiful coastline views. Visitors will likely be overwhelmed with the variety of outdoor activities to enjoy and natural wonders to explore. Hiking in the Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker areas will provide many opportunities for wonderful photographs and some rather vigorous exercise. The Mount Baker Ski Area is not only photogenic, but has the longest season in the state and holds the record for single-season snowfall - 1,140 inches! Closer to sea level, where the snow rarely falls, golfing and water sports are popular activities.

Bellingham offers numerous sightseeing and cultural activities. Chuckanut Drive (State Route 11) or the Scenic Byway- Mt. Baker Highway, both will please your senses and rouse the historian inside of you with many historical markers and sites along the way. Cultural centers of interest include the Whatcom Museum of History & Art, and the historic Fairhaven district.

Bellingham is the home of Western Washington University, a culturally and ethnically diverse center which adds to the colorful fabric that is Bellingham's personality.

Bellingham has a strong public school system and local library, and various cultural and artistic organizations in town that helps to insure residents are knowledgeable about the world in which they live.