| the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. unfussy studios have free wi-fi, ipod docks, and flat-screen tvs with premium channels, plus pull-out sofas and kitchenettes. there's a 24-hour convenience store, a lobby bar serving snacks, and a bbq area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include parking, an airport shuttle and continental breakfast. off interstate 5, this modern all-suite hotel is 2 miles from bellingham international airport and 3 miles from the whatcom museum. other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, plus 4 meeting rooms
Paine Field 1 hr 11
Sehome Hill Arboretum (14 min)
Comprising 180 wooded acres, this nature park offers over 5 miles of trails & an observation tower. Lake Whatcom (23 min)
Tranquil lake popular for boating & fishing, with parks offering hiking trails & swimming spots. Whatcom Museum (8 min)
Museum complex with 3 buildings devoted to the art, culture & history of the Northwest. Big Rock Garden Park (12 min)
This 2.5-acre park features dozens of sculptures, plus gardens, trails, a gazebo & restrooms. Larrabee State Park (19 min)
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails. Hovander Homestead Park (13 min)
This riverside park features a historic house & wood barn, farm animals & antique harvest equipment. Chuckanut Mountains (24 min)
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind amid lakes, streams & forests on this scenic mountain. Lake Padden (14 min)
Hiking, angling & boating at a woodland lake with popular picnic spots & sports fields. Galbraith Mountain (33 min)
Mountain, cycling, and mountain biking Whatcom Falls Park (13 min)
Expansive city park set amid hills with waterfalls, a fishing pond, gardens, trails & a playground. Mindport Exhibits (10 min)
Science museum focusing on exploration, education & creativity via interactive & fine-art exhibits. Viking Union Gallery (11 min)
Community, regional & student artworks on display in a university campus exhibition room. Marine Life Center (10 min)
Free-admission educational center featuring local marine animals & an interactive touch pool. SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (10 min)
Museum exploring the history of electrical innovation with interactive exhibits, programs & more. | 
