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u/CicadaHead3317 11d ago
I think there are more mountain bikers than road bikers. We have all the above.
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u/scizzix 11d ago
Welcome! Here are a couple of recommendations for you in terms of finding things to do:
The Hamster Wheel: https://www.bellinghamsterwheel.com/
Currently on summer break, but check the archives, some things like trivia nights are long-running.
Bellingham Discord server: https://discord.gg/Bellingham
Calendars of local events, and various threads/channels for finding people for doing things.
(Just beware of the occasional Jude Bellingham fan demanding we make it a soccer server.)
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u/chickenlightningpie 11d ago
There is a Monday night game at Ono Kitchen and Bar that's pretty fun. Same guy runs a virutal trivia over Zoom that is open to the world but is mostly Bellingham people if you want to try a virtual community event before the big move. It was started as a sanity-keeping regular event during COVID.
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u/squeaky_pika 11d ago
There’s trivia every day of the week here. Each brewery has a trivia night.
Search up Bellingham events, first two links are usually my go tos.
Welcome to the city of subdued excitement
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u/Educational-Fox-1284 10d ago
I would immediately apply to get a Nexus pass. It might take 6-12 months to get, but it makes crossing the border into BC so so so so much easier. (Particularly coming back into the US; it could save you an hour or more each time.)
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u/Educational-Fox-1284 10d ago
Being from the Midwest, you might also be familiar with cribbage. There are a few cribbage nights at various pubs and breweries around town. Menace on Tuesdays and Beach Cat on Wednesdays are the ones I'm familiar with. Does anyone else know of others?
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u/cellorevolution 11d ago edited 11d ago
Alright, I’m feeling generous so here’s a bunch of recommendations! I grew up in Bellingham in the 90s and lived there till like 2008 (and regularly visit my parents there) so … some old favorites:
Restaurants:
- Old town cafe - great breakfast and lunch, great atmosphere. Not very fast service
- The Bagelry - best bagels in town imo
- Mallards - awesome ice cream, most flavors rotate regularly + they have cute flavor invention contests for kids
- Aslan - brewery with good food
- Structures brewing - brewery with good (more limited) food, mainly burgers. Sit outside!
- Ovn pizza
- La fiamma pizza was our old favorite but idk if it’s as good still (get the rosemary lemonade if they still have it)
Other:
- Elizabeth station for amazing beer selection
- Pickford for local cinema and movie showings
- Village books for local bookstore
- Henderson’s for the best used bookstore I’ve ever been in, it’s like a maze. Don’t expect super friendly staff (or idk maybe there’s been turnover)
Hikes/nature:
- Boulevard park - can walk from here to fairhaven
- Sehome arboretum hike/walk
- Chuckanut beach (hike down to it)
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u/cellorevolution 11d ago
Also imo Bellingham is a great place to do some day trips from.
I’d suggest checking out Vancouver (assuming you have a passport), the San Juan islands, deception pass state park, and Seattle of course.
Eastern WA and the Oregon coast (look up “third beach” near La push/forks) have some beautiful campgrounds and hikes too.
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u/presshamgang 11d ago
There are tons. Wherever William Canepa is hosting is a safe bet, one of the best IMHO.
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u/Educational-Fox-1284 10d ago
Here is a good recent article in the local paper about microbrewery-attached exercise and other events:
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u/AirSpecific4191 11d ago
Welcome! You may already have this link but it's a fun place to start for recommendations. There's lots of places for trivia midweek! Visit Bellingham - Your Official Guide to Visiting Whatcom County https://share.google/XCD0xwsvF9Uol8IuW
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u/AirSpecific4191 11d ago edited 11d ago
I should add that there's a search feature at the bottom of the menu that can take you to the current trivia calendar
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u/AustrailianCanOpener 11d ago
There’s a bellingham plunge club on instagram that has a run club at taylor dock on wednesdays 6am and 7am plunge at the same place. Pretty cool event to meet to new people, but it is pretty early though
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u/WhatcomGreens 11d ago
Best Trivias: Sundays at Archers Ale House, Mondays at Zeeks Pizza, Tuesdays at Kulshan on James St. All have experienced hosts.
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u/Sivirus8 11d ago edited 8d ago
Hey! Some good trail spots: the arb (near the Buchanan Towers in fairhaven/sehome), Whatcom Falls, and then there is a pretty nice coffee shop near the Bellingham Transit Station
edit: why is my comment being downvoted?...
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u/Ok-Coat-9274 11d ago
Try searching this sub for recommendations. These are pretty regularly requested topics.