Activities in Bellingham
American Museum of Radio and Electricity
Address 1312 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-4322 Map, Tel (360) 738-3886 Call, Website
The Radio and Electricity museum is obviously run by enthusiasts, and what it lacks in polish is made up by the welcoming staff. The staff is happy to give demonstrations of items in the collection if you ask. The small hands-on area for kids has some interesting experiments to help them learn about electricity, but we found that they were just as enthusiastic about seeing demonstrations of the player piano, gramophone and other antiques. more
Bellewood Acres Apples and more
Address 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA 98264 Map, Tel 360.318.7720 Call, Website
This 47 acre orchard makes a fun daytrip. There's a farm market, a gift shop, and even a train that takes you out into the u-pick orchards. Open year round. more
Bellingham Railway Museum
Address 1320 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-4308 Map, Tel (360) 393-7540 Call, Website
The Bellingham Railway Museum, run by local enthusiasts, has a detailed G gauge layout built by its members. That's fun to watch, but what really makes this museum a slam dunk for kids is a lionel model railroad that can be run by kids of all ages through a simple push-button system. Our kids loved having an opportunity to run the trains themselves instead of just looking (as is so often the case at train museums) through a glass window. more
Mindport
Address 210 West HollyBellingham, WA 98225 Map, Tel (360) 647-5614 Call,
Mindport is a little difficult to describe. Interactive exhibits blend art and science with the goal being to make you think about what's happening. Though the museum is inspired by hands on science museums like the Exploratorium in San Francisco, there's more emphasis on creativity and play here. more
Whatcom Museum's Family Interactive Gallery (FIG)
Address 250 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Map, Tel 360/778-8930 Call, Website
The Whatcom museum's new Lightcatcher building hosts art-inspired activities for children amongst artworks from the museum's collection. more
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Nature Trail
Address King Street just south of sunset AVE Map,
You start out at the Memorial Park veterans memorial, and follow the trail for 3 miles until you reach the waterfalls at Whatcom Falls Park. There are always rabbits and occasionally deer along the route, plus there is a nice play area for the children at the park. more
