Bellingham WA - If your planning a trip to Bellingham, Washington in the near future you might want to stop at the official Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Center for lots of useful area information. I would think that if travelers to the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games starting in February of 2010 would find this a must stop to find out all the things to do in Whatcom County while your in the area. The Vancouver, BC Games are just around the corner and lots of the visitors will be traveling through Bellingham and Whatcom County.

 

The Bellingham and Whatcom County areas offer many opportunities to do things you wouldn't find anywhere else in the country, whether just for a weekend or an extended stay. The area has three large fresh water lakes to explore, Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Drive, and the Islands of the San Juans which are at Bellingham's door Step. Near by, Mt Baker offers hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. One can take in the local shops including Fairhaven and Downtown Bellingham which is going through a revitalization. The area also has one of the best universities on the west coast with local Western Washington University.

 

Visitors can also take in the arts, theater, waterfront adventures and tours like whale watching. either by visiting their on line site or in person you can find out about  local businesses, organizations and resources you need for a visit, convention, or general community information. The Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Center is a local non-profit association dedicated to serving visitors. Going north on I-5, take exit 253, the Lakeway Drive exit. When you come to the stop sign after exiting I-5, just go through the intersection and the Bellingham Visitor center will be on your right side. The address location is 904 Potter St. Bellingham WA 98229. Their direct number is (360) 671-3990.

 

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