| this basic motel off interstate 5 is 1 mile from western washington university and 7 miles from bellingham international airport. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. most rooms have minifridges and microwaves, while suites add whirlpool tubs. in addition to free continental breakfast, amenities include a gym, a game room with a pool table, a business room and a lobby lounge with a fireplace. there are also on-site laundry facilities. the straightforward rooms are equipped with cable tv and free wifi
Paine Field 1 hr 7
Chuckanut Mountains (20 min)
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind amid lakes, streams & forests on this scenic mountain. Lake Whatcom (23 min)
Tranquil lake popular for boating & fishing, with parks offering hiking trails & swimming spots. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (6 min)
Museum exploring the history of electrical innovation with interactive exhibits, programs & more. Mindport Exhibits (5 min)
Science museum focusing on exploration, education & creativity via interactive & fine-art exhibits. Lake Padden Park (7 min)
This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails. Viking Union Gallery (5 min)
Community, regional & student artworks on display in a university campus exhibition room. Lightcatcher Building (6 min)
Contemporary art & Northwest artifacts showcased in a modern facility with a unique curved wall. Big Rock Garden Park (12 min)
This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms. Fairhaven Park (10 min)
Public space with a community building, sports & play areas, hiking, picnicking & a spray park. Sehome Hill Arboretum (8 min)
Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower. Lake Padden (8 min)
Hiking, angling & boating at a woodland lake with popular picnic spots & sports fields. Galbraith Mountain (30 min)
Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking Whatcom Museum (6 min)
Museum complex with 3 buildings devoted to the art, culture & history of the Northwest. Whatcom Falls Park (9 min)
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground. Larrabee State Park (15 min)
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails. | 
