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Photo Contest
Sept/Oct 2012
Fall in Whatcom County
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| What do you love about the Fall Season? Maybe its the changing leaves, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Farmer’s markets, or fresh berries. We want to see what you like most about the Fall.Enter to Win and the top 3 photos will get a PRIZE! |
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Need a dining recommendation? Get your tastebuds tempted by checking out this link to
Whatcom County Restaurants.
Regionally and internationally inspired comfort food in a bistro-style atmosphere. Fresh seafood, steaks, salads and sandwiches, pasta, and our famous fish ‘n’ chips. Also, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Fantastic weekly specials!
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Our online calendar atcalendar.bellingham.org, under “Things to Do” is a highly utilized aspect of our website. Venues from throughout the county regularly post their activities here. Check it out frequently for new listings and fun ideas each month.
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Our Website
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism’s website
is a great resource for both locals and visitors. Find events, plan your trip, read our blog, watch videos and virtually explore Whatcom County.
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Welcome Visitors
Spend your next vacation in Whatcom County! We have so many different things to do and places to see. After you leave, you are sure to miss it here…Questions? We are happy to provide tips on travel, recreation, discounts, accommodations and eating throughout our region. See bellingham.org. |
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Locavores who love their spirits find plenty to rave about in Washington’s far northwest corner. The region’s natural beauty and community-focused population has inspired a range of talented winemakers, brew masters and distilleries here.Here are just a few of our favorites:
Mount Baker Distillery
They specialize in making hand crafted spirits using updated versions of Grandpa Abe Smith’s traditional backwoods methods, recipes and equipment. They produce small batch spirits distilled with the finest ingredients, including organic Washington state grains.
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
A brewery and restaurant offering consistent, unique, quality driven craft beers and beverages with creative, locally influenced fresh American cuisine in Old Town, Bellingham.
Masquerade Wine Company
They make world-class, award-winning artisan wines from some of the finest vineyards in the Pacific Northwest. Their mission is to make wines that bring enjoyment and celebration to life. They are also featured on the Whatcom Wine Tours, the ultimate wine tour of Whatcom County.
Old Fairhaven Wines
They carry a wide selection of wine from all over the globe, including many from local Whatcom County wineries. So they are sure to have something to suit your tastes.
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Where to Stay
There are so many places to stay in Whatcom County. Get discounts with our Bellingham Best Buysprogram or see a full list of Hotel/Motels, B & B’s andVacation Rentals.
Their friendly staff has the “welcome to your home away from home” attitude. Over a dozen different items are featured at the complimentary continental breakfast and accompanied by a free USA Today newspaper. There are so many things to do and see in Bellingham and the central location makes it the best starting point. |
Family Fun
Mindport
Exhibits presented at Mindport are a mix of science and art, technique and expression, blending physical and spiritual modes of understanding the world. Whether you just want to look, or would rather get physically involved, they have something to offer you. Explore imaginative hands-on science,sculpture,art,and photography designed to be touched and manually manipulated.
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Upcoming Events
Fall Harvest Celebrations October is the time for corn mazes, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating and fun for the whole family. Please contact us to get a complete list of fall activities. 360-671-3990 or email us.
An annual event for more than 22 years, Cloud Mountain Farm Center has more than 200 varieties of fruit and fruit products to taste and enjoy. Live music provides a background, and Julia’s pumpkin patch is open for u-pick or we-pick pumpkins and gourds.
– Oct 6-7 & 13-14
Visit artist studios throughout Whatcom County representing fine art & craft from over 60 local artists. Pick up a guidebook here.
Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that spans generations.
23rd annual fall craft & antique show at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. Over 100 artisans. Enjoy shopping for that special handcrafted gift or unique vintage treasure for your home.
Have a spooktacular time hearing ghostly stories and freaky songs at our Halloween Escapades. Free popcorn and apple cider in the FIG and some hauntingly hands-on fun – make a Jack-o “Lantern”, have your face painted, create your own super-cape, and play Halloween games. A positively de-frightful experience! |
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Place to Shop
Whatcom County has a wonderful variety of shopping experiences for visitors, from the traditional urban mall, to quaint boutique shops and locally-owned stores. See a full list of great shopping ideas.
The new market and gift shop includes fresh produce, apple cider, artisan cheeses, caramel, specialty honey and jams, fresh honey-roasted peanut butter, and gifts from the farm and for the season. Their bistro and bakery features light breakfast and lunch menus that include soups, salads, sandwiches, cheese plates, ciders on tap, pies, pastries, cookies, apple turnovers, cider doughnuts and more.
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