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Bellingham offers a number of scenic and wildlife cruises; shop the options at the visit-
ors center or the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
San Juan Cruises CRUISE
( www.whales.com ; 355 Harris Ave) Runs cruises around Bellingham Bay (maximum 149 per-
sons) with beer or wine tasting ($35), whale-watching around the San Juan Islands (from
$99) and more.
Northwest Navigation CRUISE
( 877-670-7863; www.northwestnavigation.com ; 2-day cruise per person from $795) For an in-
timate, boutique cruise experience (maximum six passengers), Northwest Navigation
runs exceptional multiday cruises on a beautifully refurbished 1929 tow boat. Expect to
experience the natural world at its finest and dine on exquisite fresh food. Most tours
take in the San Juan Islands, but the boat goes as far afield as Alaska via the Inside Pas-
sage.
Other Activities
Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures KAYAKING
( www.moondancekayak.com ; Apr-Sep) If you're interested in renting kayaks, try Moond-
ance Sea Kayak Adventures, which runs a full-day trip in Chuckanut Bay, launching
from Larrabee State Park ($95).
Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports CYCLING
( www.fairhavenbike.com ; 1103 11th St) Fairhaven Bike & Mountain Sports rents bikes from
$40 a day and has all the info and maps on local routes. This is one of the most bike-
friendly cities in the Northwest, with a well-maintained intra-urban trail going as far
south as Larrabee State Park. Also rents out cross-country skis and snowshoes in the
winter.
Sleeping
Guesthouse Inn MOTEL$
( 360-671-9600; www.bellinghamvaluinn.com ; 805 Lakeway Dr; r from $95; ) The clean,
personable Guesthouse Inn is just off I-5 and an easy 15-minute walk from downtown
Bellingham. The Vancouver-Seattle Bellair Shuttle stops here, making it an ideal base
for overnighters who want to explore the Bellingham area.