Fairhaven Historic District, Washington, United States
4.5 (915 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #5 in Bellingham Neighborhoods
Pleasant surprise in Bellingham
The Historic Fairhaven Village is a charming community located on the south end of Bellingham, WA. In this turn-of-the-century village you’ll find yourself amongst locally owned and operated boutique shops, fine dining, curated art galleries, hotels, spas and outdoor activities aplenty! Surrounded by bay and wooded trails it’s the perfect launching point for a hike, cycle or kayak on the bay. The Fairhaven Village Green park, much like a town square hosts live music, outdoor movies and annual festivals like Dirty Dan Days, Ski-to-Sea Fairhaven Festival, Winterfest and much more! Just minutes off I-5 it’s easy to arrive by car. There is a transportation hub within the village which houses Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Bellingham city bus, Alaska Marine Highway Ferry and San Juan Cruises. Whether it’s a day trip or a long relaxing weekend there truly is something for everyone in Fairhaven.
Address
1100 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225-7037
Website
http://www.fairhaven.com/
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:40
User Ratings
4.5 based on (915 reviews)
Reviews
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5citytrek 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2021
A historic district that feels authentic and cared for.
We have been visiting Fairhaven for years and we always seem to find something new to visit or to do. The setting of this old port town is stunning. In the past we would stop in on Fairhaven on our trips between Seattle and Vancouver, but this time we stayed over in a lovely boutique historic hotel, the Fairhaven Village Inn, which made the visit much more relaxed and enjoyable. There are many great restaurants, bars and coffee shops to choose from, many that have been around for decades. The waterfront is very picturesque and hilly topography of the town adds to its charm. There are lots of art galleries and small shops that are unique and worth exploring. Tony's Coffee which has been around since the 1970's is one of the best roasters in the Pacific North West.
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5Brian E 5:00 PM Oct 5, 2021
Eclectic, eccentric, beautifully preserved, and fun
We had breakfast at Harris Avenue Cafe (highly recommended) and then went for a long stroll throughout the Fairhaven district on a drizzly Sunday morning. It was perfect! While not all of the shops were yet open or weren't to open on a Sunday, just staring in their windows evoked memories of a place I've never been. The one best word to describe the experience is "real." There were no chain stores. The stores that were there were so specialized and obviously owned by those who loved what they do. No one hurried. There was no traffic. I guess the best word to describe it would be "meandering," for we were able to move slowly and take in the creative window displays. A great place for a stroll.
