Just over the boarder in Vancouver, BC the 2010 Winter Olympics are just about to start. Whatcom County is preparing for the overflow of visitors and many are looking for opportunities to work with the public and assist in anyway possible. With so many things to offer, Bellingham is a great place to visit, enjoy the beautiful scenery and get away from the crowds. Here are some helpful links to get the most out of the area and what it has to offer:
Transportation
Bellingham to Vancouver Shuttles and Other Related Information:
http://www.bellingham.org/index.php/campaign-landing-pages/2010-winter-olympics
The Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism will have extra volunteers on staff and will open a temporary visitor center in a rest area off southbound Interstate 5 near Custer during the Olympics.
More Tourist information
Learn more about downtown activities and events at www.downtownbellingham.com
Restaurants
Nimbus, 119 N. Commercial St.; 360-676-1307 www.nimbusrestaurant.com
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, 1107 Railroad Ave.; 360-647-5593 www.bbaybrewery.com
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 601 W. Holly St.; 360-752-3377 www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
Super Mario’s taco truck, 1422 N Forest St.; 360-920-4330 www.supermariosfood.com
Old Town Cafe, 316 W. Holly St.; 360-671-4431
Mallard Ice Cream, 1323 Railroad Ave.; 360-734-3884 www.mallardicecream.com
Sights of interest
American Museum of Radio and Electricity, 1312 Bay St.; 360-738-3886 www.amre.us
Pickford Film Center, 1416 Cornwall Ave. (current location until summer); 360-647-1300 www.pickfordcinema.org
Whatcom Museum, a three-building complex. One ticket gets you into all three museums, all within a block of each other. Lightcatcher art museum, 250 Flora St.; Old City Hall, a history museum, 121 Prospect St.; and Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St.
360 778-8930 www.whatcommuseum.org
Mindport science museum, 210 W. Holly; 360-647-5614 www.mindport.org
Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St.; 360-734-6080 www.mountbakertheatre.com
The Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St., an improv theater started by TV comedian Ryan Stiles; 360-733-8855 www.theupfront.com
Traveler’s tip
Other highlights include the south side of Bellingham, especially the historic Fairhaven District with mom-and-pop stores and art studios, and scenic Chuckanut Drive. See www.fairhaven.com.