| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 9 miles from whatcom falls park, and 1 mile from western washington university. coffeemakers and minifridges are included. simple rooms all have en suite bathrooms and air-conditioning, as well as free wifi and tvs with cable. other amenities are an outdoor heated pool and a sauna, plus a fitness center and a laundromat. this modest hotel off interstate 5 is 2. continental breakfast is available, and parking is free
Paine Field 1 hr 7
Galbraith Mountain (29 min)
Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking Big Rock Garden Park (12 min)
This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms. Lake Whatcom (23 min)
Tranquil lake popular for boating & fishing, with parks offering hiking trails & swimming spots. Sehome Hill Arboretum (8 min)
Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower. Lightcatcher Building (6 min)
Contemporary art & Northwest artifacts showcased in a modern facility with a unique curved wall. Viking Union Gallery (5 min)
Community, regional & student artworks on display in a university campus exhibition room. Larrabee State Park (15 min)
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails. Lake Padden (8 min)
Hiking, angling & boating at a woodland lake with popular picnic spots & sports fields. Lake Padden Park (7 min)
This sizable lakeside green space offers sport courts & fields, boat access, fishing & trails. Whatcom Museum (6 min)
Museum complex with 3 buildings devoted to the art, culture & history of the Northwest. Mindport Exhibits (5 min)
Science museum focusing on exploration, education & creativity via interactive & fine-art exhibits. Chuckanut Mountains (20 min)
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind amid lakes, streams & forests on this scenic mountain. Whatcom Falls Park (9 min)
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (6 min)
Museum exploring the history of electrical innovation with interactive exhibits, programs & more. Fairhaven Park (10 min)
Public space with a community building, sports & play areas, hiking, picnicking & a spray park. | 
