Discover a Charming Dutch Community 30 Minutes from Bellingham, WA
The cozy town of Lynden, Washington, is the perfect launchpad for all your Northwest Washington adventures, whether you’re wanting a relaxing vacation filled with shopping, good food, and museums, or an outdoor getaway featuring farm tours and mountain adventures. Right in town, you’ll find the Lynden Dutch Bakery, a must-stop location offering traditional Dutch baked goods. For an evening pint, head to Overflow Taps, a taproom with the admirable mission of raising awareness about the global water crisis. History-buffs should visit the Lynden Heritage Museum, home to life-sized replicas of pioneer life and the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles on this side of the Mississippi. Downtown you'll also find multiple antique stores, gift shops, Village Books, and the Jansen Art Center.
For farming fun, follow the free "Eat Local Lynden to Everson” Farm to Table Trails, an interactive passport that will take you to the best farm and foodie stops around the area (plus, win prizes along the way!). Drop by Bellewood Farms & Distillery, an apple orchard boasting a distillery, market, and cafe. Then head to the tasting room at Samson Estates Winery to sample award-winning artisan wines.
For those seeking outdoor recreation, Lynden is a great base camp for adventures on Mount Baker, where you’ll find world-class hiking and snow sports. When your day is done, kick up your feet at the Inn at Lynden, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, or spend the night at Oostema Farmstead, a working farm offering RV sites, a tiny house, and a tiny barn stay.