These guys are great! I own a little bar here in Bedford Falls and never could scrape enough up to…read morebuy my own place. With the help of of Bailey Brothers Building and Loan, I now have one of the cutest little places you've ever seen. (Shout out to George and his Uncle Billy.) Please know that you have a customer for life in Giuseppe Martini. Come by the bar any time - free flaming rum punches on the house!

New items on display as of today. Enjoyed both the Old City Hall location and the Lightcatcher…read morebuilding.

Nice place to come and learn some history of Bellingham. We stopped for the Christmas tree display…read moreand loved seeing the birds display also on the third floor

This place is a hidden gem in Bellingham. The inside is very ornate and lavish. We came here for a…read moreweekend show and had a wonderful time. This theater does not have a dedicated parking lot, but there are multiple private lots around the proximity.

We went to this lovely theater to see David Sedaris last night. It's surprisingly spacious and very…read morebeautiful. They have wine and snacks and had a really nice table of books to buy as provided by the local bookshops. It was incredibly clean and well-maintained, which isn't something you always see in old theaters. The beverage cups maybe look a little too close to medical sample cups, but everything else was perfect.

Pioneer Park is the perfect combination of a beautiful outdoor park plus the chance to take in some…read morelocal history. When you first enter the park you're greeted by a row of hand-built, historical buildings made by Whatcom County's earliest settlers and relocated to (what would eventually become) Pioneer Park. If you go on a day that some of the houses are open, for a small donation you can take a tour hosted by volunteers who know pretty much everything about the history of Ferndale and the county! The tour houses are set up with relics from the past - it's so interesting to see how the early settlers lived. Past the houses are open spaces where concerts are held, and the iconic barn which is the home of weddings, dances, and beer gardens throughout the summer. It's always fun to attend one of Pioneer Park's signature events, the Old Settlers Festival, where you are greeted with a ribbon denoting how long you've lived in these here parts, and then you get to enjoy the various vendors (and of course food!) before embarking to the barn where you will pretty much run into everyone you've ever known! Pioneer Park is also home to the beautiful and amazing Star Park, a children's playground build entirely by community volunteers. So now there are fun things for the little ones to do here, too!

For the ladies that act as docents for the Pickett house, this is truly a labor of love. Their…read moreexcitement about the house and it's history are contagious. When you visit, donate well, as the house needs a lot of care. Many of the repairs are done by the ladies themselves.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

I was amazed how easy it wad to use the Bellingham public library! It's easy to search books online…read moreand put hold on books if needed. Their self-checkout system is very simple to use. While the building (the downtown location) is old, the books are very well organized and kept clean. My only "complaint" is their hours on the weekend. They are only open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. Otherwise, "I Love My Library"!

When I think of a "stairway to heaven", this is probably something that comes to mind…read more We parked at Little Squalicum Park and walked down a short path to get here (there's a little steep section). Originally, we saw that there was a pier and thought to try crabbing here. I don't think this is a pier for fishing nor crabbing. The water depth is only a few feet even at the end - it's quite shallow, not deep enough for crabs or any serious fishing. We tried a few casts anyway and didn't come up with anything, unfortunately. But, it's an awesome long pier walk that really gets you some scenic views at the end of the surrounding areas. Great nature view. You really take the full force of the sun out there, so wear some sunscreen.

I was not expecting to be as impressed as I was by this brand new pier at Little Squalicum Beach…read more For decades, I've visited this rustic little beach park with family or friends, always gazing out at the long-dilapidated former shipping pier. Fast forward to just a few weeks ago, and they've transformed this creosote-scented landmark into a place of beauty. We were lucky to be there on a warm, sunny day. We walked out to the end and took it all in. From views of Lummi and Orcas Islands to the west, Mt. Baker to the east, and even some humongous-looking crabs wandering the shallow depths beneath the bridge, it was a delightful (and free!) way to spend some time in nature.

Beautiful building. Exhibits were sparse when we were there, though the First Nations exhibit…read moreupstairs is quite good. Not really worth the entry fee.

The light catcher museum is one of my favorite downtown activities in Bellingham. The staff are…read morevery friendly, the exhibits are great, and the FIG for children is a little gem. I always recommend parents take their kids to the FIG at least once. The new addition of Bar Cicotti is just the cherry on top that rounds out the whole experience.

Fantastic museum! I learned so much. The docents are wonderful. One of them helped me finally…read moreunderstand the difference between AC and DC. There are many interactive exhibits. I got to play with a switchboard, plugging in the wires that used to connect calls; I got to type my name in Morse Code on a functioning telegraph key; and I got to play a theramin.

This is a must visit in Bellingham. Such a cool place to explore history in an experiential way.read more

If you've spent any length of time in Bellingham, you've no doubt heard of Jody Bergsma, her…read moretalented family and her iconic photographs. I first encountered her photos at the annual Allied Arts Festival, only later discovering the Bergsma Gallery which, ironically, is located not far from our house. It's a large space, with perfectly lit photos in all sizes - from small to "sofa sized". Walking through here is like walking through the landmarks and beautiful scenes that are the reason people move to this area. And the staff is very friendly, not pushy in the least, and understand if you're just there to browse. Prices are high here for the professionally framed and matted prints, but they also have smaller format prints, postcards, and other more affordable items so pretty much anyone can afford to take some Bergsma home with them.