Paine Field 1 hr 13
Marine Life Center (12 min) Free-admission educational center featuring local marine animals & an interactive touch pool. Lake Padden (16 min) Hiking, angling & boating at a woodland lake with popular picnic spots & sports fields. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (13 min) Museum exploring the history of electrical innovation with interactive exhibits, programs & more. Chuckanut Mountains (27 min) Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind amid lakes, streams & forests on this scenic mountain. Galbraith Mountain (36 min) Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking Mindport Exhibits (13 min) Science museum focusing on exploration, education & creativity via interactive & fine-art exhibits. Hovander Homestead Park (17 min) This riverside park features a historic house & wood barn, farm animals & antique harvest equipment. Larrabee State Park (22 min) Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails. Whatcom Falls Park (16 min) Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground. Whatcom Museum (12 min) Museum complex with 3 buildings devoted to the art, culture & history of the Northwest. Big Rock Garden Park (15 min) This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms. Lake Whatcom (24 min) Tranquil lake popular for boating & fishing, with parks offering hiking trails & swimming spots. Viking Union Gallery (14 min) Community, regional & student artworks on display in a university campus exhibition room. Sehome Hill Arboretum (17 min) Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower. |