| this upscale waterfront hotel overlooking bellingham marina and bay is 1 mile from the shops and restaurants of bellingham and 5 miles from bellingham international airport. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. plush rooms have gas fireplaces, imported italian furniture, whirlpool tubs, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus private balconies or patios. there's a restaurant and bar along with a fitness center, and jogging trails which lead down to the sea. a suite in a replica lighthouse features a spiral staircase that leads to a 360-degree observation room. free underground parking is available. suites add additional space, plus pull-out sofas and/or minifridges
Paine Field 1 hr 12
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Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking | 
