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Enjoy the History, Scenery, and Adventure of Whatcom County!
History: Fairhaven Historic District, Salmon Cannery, Pioneer Park, Historic Log Cabins, Deming Logging Show Museum, Whatcom Museum of History and Art
Education: Mount Baker vineyards, Marine Biologist-Guided Nature Walks, The American Radio Museum, Drayton Harbor Maritime Museum, Lynden Pioneer Museum
Convenient Day Trips
Casinos, Georgia Straits Cannery, Mount Baker (hiking), Lynden Dutch Village, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (seasonal), Buchart Gardens,
San Juan Islands, Outlet Mall, White Rock, Canada a quaint seaside village, Antique and Collectable shopping.
Soft Adventure
Fishing, Sea Kayaking Tours, Balloon Tours of Skagit Valley, Whale Watching, River Rafting, Wet & Wild
Waterpark, Golf courses, Hiking, Horse Back Riding
Unique Ideas
Native American Story Teller, Scottish Highland Games, Art Gallery Walk, Chartered Cruises & Sunset Sails, year-round, Gourmet Dining, and Sunset Beach Bonfires.
Visit Resort Semiahmoo, a waterfront resort nestled in a 1,100-acre
wildlife preserve in Blaine, Washington. The preserve is visited
by over 200 species of birds yearly and boasts sunset views over
Semiahmoo bay and sunrise views of Mount Baker over Drayton Harbor.
For mountain bikers, Bellingham is host
to some of the best trail riding in Washington. Visit http://www.washingtonactivities.com
for information.
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More
in-depth information
Provided by Resort Semiahmoo
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Historic Fairhaven (I-5 Exit 250)
A favorite destination for visitors, historic Fairhaven still sports many of the original buildings and brick covered streets from the area’s glory days at the turn-of-the-century. Shop in the many unusual and charming stores with clothing, jewelry, pottery, fine woodworking and galleries, test the wide array of culinary establishments, and revel in the singular charm that is exclusively Fairhaven. A historic walking tour brochure is available at most Fairhaven businesses.
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Chuckanut Drive
(I-5 Exit 250)
There’s no drive on earth that could replicate this stunning roadway. Positioned along the coastline, Chuckanut Drive bestows outlooks so breathtaking you’ll readily take advantage of the many viewpoints along the way. Enjoy views of the San Juan Islands and salt-water vistas and fern embedded stone cliffs. There are several hikes along the route, and rich Skagit farmlands at the end with access back to I-5.
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Lynden - A Dutch Village
(I-5 Exit 256)
The work and tradition of Dutch settlers are alive and thriving in the town of Lynden. Located on State Highway 539, this delightful farming community greets visitors to their downtown area with a windmill and rows of shops sprinkled with Dutch architecture on the main street. Most of the shops are closed on Sunday. Lynden celebrates several Dutch holidays and is home to the popular NW Washington Fair.
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Photo by Wade B Clark Jr
July 8, 1998
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Mount Baker Highway
(I-5 Exit 255)
With its majestic glaciers, 10,778 foot Mount Baker is just 90 minutes away and may be seen from our bayside Inn. More than majestic views and natural beauty, the Mount Baker Highway offers insight into the history of the Pacific Northwest. Designated a Washington State Scenic and Recreation highway in 1967, the highway continues 58 miles from I-5 in Bellingham to Artist Point (elev. 5,140 ft.), viewpoint surround by Mt. Baker’s peak, Mt. Shuksan and Table Mountain. We will be happy to provide you with the Mount Baker Highway brochure, which contains maps, historical information and a mile-by-mile tour of the Mt. Baker Highway.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
(Peace Arch Border Crossing)
Vancouver, British Columbia is a truly cosmopolitan city placed in a dramatic natural setting. Surrounded by mountains and a thriving port environment filled with great shopping and touring opportunities, Vancouver B.C. is the perfect day trip from Bellingham at a mere hour or so north. Visit Canada Place that incorporates the World Trade center and the CN Imax Theater. Rent a bike and tour Stanley Park and be sure to visit historic Gastown and Granville Island for shopping and fun dining. Vancouver also has a large and vibrant Chinatown.
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White Rock, British Columbia
(Peace Arch Border Crossing)
White Rock, B.C. is the waterfront community you can see directly across the water from the Resort. Miles of sandy beaches, quaint shops, tea rooms, art galleries, waterfront dining, and spectacular sunsets greet visitors to White Rock. White Rock's Marine Drive with its red brick promenade lines three miles of waterfront. Along the promenade both young and old join together to celebrate life, creating an almost carnival-like atmosphere.
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LaConner, WA
(I-5 Exit 230)
LaConner, a 45 minute drive from Semiahmoo, is a charming waterfront village renowned for its annual tulip festival.
LaConner has something for everyone, whether you like shopping, historical sites and museums, wildlife, or walking in the world-famous fields of flowers. |
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Photo
by Wade B Clark Jr
October 2, 1993
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North Cascades 
