Downtown Bellingham Wa Things To Do - One Of The Healthiest Cities In Western Washington

[@ops3981]

This brings back some nice memories. I attended Bellingham High School as an exchange student (from Denmark) in 1989-1990. I had a great time, and made great friends. All the best to all of you in Bellingham!! Great place!!

[@CountGrishnakh]

All the exchange students who'd come to my high school this year (in Issaquah) had to go back to their home countries, courtesy of the corona virus :( one of them was from Denmark too

[@gbb583]

Man, look at that beautiful summer day.

[@houseplants9220]

Nicely painted buildings, beautiful trees & pretty hanging flower pots! awesome video of downtown🙂

[@chrisk8187]

My wife and I visited Bellingham as part of our twentieth anniversary in the beginning of July 2013. We flew from Milwaukee Wi spending most of our trip in Seattle. We took the Amtrak Cascades train up the coast of Puget Sound and back. We enjoyed the variety of sights, shops (the rocket ship, Electric Theater), food and riding local buses through the Western Washington University campus. Lots of walking and nice people. Thanks

[@johnlscott_bellingham]

Great video of Bellingham. Well done!

[@breannanorthrup5498]

"Friendly locals with their helpful signs and slogans"hahahah

[@johnlscott_bellingham]

Great profile video of our city.

[@vhr]

"Friendly locals with their helpful signs and slogans" ha, nice.

[@baileyharang3046]

Youre talking about all the homless freaks shiting on the sidewalks and throwing used needles evrywhere rite? DONT MOVE TO BELLINGHAM! TOO MANY PEOPLE ALREDY!

[@Gothiqueluv]

@@baileyharang3046 Then what would you suggest? Seattle? LA? One or two homeless shitters are better than thousands. I moved from LA to WA. You wanna talk homeless? Riiiight

[@mmendoza0381]

Lmao

[@BBINGHAM032352]

Only 24 miles from the Canadian border. I visited Bellingham from Canada in March 1967 to shop with relatives.

[@johnlscott_bellingham]

Great video! A lot of great shots. With the Granary building being renovated and new waterfront access open now, downtown is only getting better.

[@mrsseasea]

Much like a mini Seattle !😀.....I’ve lived here for 53 years........alll on the same road.....nice!

[@JonathanAllen0379]

Most intriguing! I'd be interested in chatting with you if you don't mind.

[@augustorvz3543]

Really nice place.

[@7daysofgrace411]

Well done

[@Bellinghamster]

The opening shot to this video showing snow capped Mt. Baker was taken on the shore of the Lummi Indian reservation on the other side of Bellingham Bay. Living so near a big mountain like Mt. Baker is it surprising how little of it you see on a day to day basis because the lower foothills block the view in most places around the city.

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

Stayed on the rez in the 70s. Best ever.

[@jankokpit]

One day I hope to visit here!

[@bubblestheangeldragonfurry198]

I cried so hard because I want to I lived in Billingham my whole life and now I just moved to Montana Livingston and now I'm really sad

[@JonathanAllen0379]

On the plus side, Missoula isn't too far to the west of you.

[@canadiancatgreen]

I love Bellingham although I wouldn’t move there as I am Canadian it has been my favourite city to go to when we went to the US when we lived in Surrey BC It is a town I look forward to going back to when I get home too

[@foad664]

And don't forget to visit the Grand Avenue Ale House...Owner..( pootie) Will wow you with tons of stories...cool Decor.. Wonder Beers ..and custom soups..Enjoy!

[@boffis123]

Great vid, greetings from finnish sistercity Vaasa.

[@Bellinghamster]

+boffis123 Hey Boffis... So nice to see people from all over exploring our area. I did a quick search to find out more about Bellingham's sister city and it seems we have a couple of sister cities. Nakhodka Russia and another in Japan. I hope we didn't have a falling out with Vaasa! :O).

[@tonofloro5987]

beatiful city greeting from molina

[@brycejohnson644]

Downtown Bellingham is a great place to "people watch". Nice one :P

[@paladin.security]

looks interesting....

[@bigredfred33]

I lived in Bellingham in the early 70’s and even worked downtown for awhile, and I don’t remember all the greenery, trees etc. in the downtown area.

[@EddieEScott]

as someone who has lived their whole life in bellingham, i can say its really sad to see how bad its gotten here. the homeless problem is getting real crazy and about half of everyone you see is addicted to something. crime is rising fast, lock your doors if you live here and dont already.

[@erasedfromgenepool.4845]

Its the liberalism. And the asses who Support it!!

[@tourdedogue4952]

Oh God, just watched this video as I'm sending a friend there. Your comment upset me. This makes it look pristine.

[@CaptainGoodguySentientAI]

The homeless literally burned down a city block in downtown bellingham on holly street. it is still a vacant lot where they burned it down.

[@azoutdoors2344]

I've never been to Bellingham, but I've got family there and am contemplating moving to Washington from Arizona. The only place I've been to in Washington is Fort Lewis for a few weeks while in the Army. I love the Southwest but am tired of the hot summers. Any way, thanks for the video.

[@shawnbell6392]

Bear in mind it gets cold and windy through the winter and, like most of western Washington, housing costs are soaring due to Seattle's poorly managed boom. On the upside its a short drive from Vancouver BC for local trips for something different to do if you are not super outdoorsy.

[@johnledford694]

I agree - life in the Pizza Oven ain't light-work. But I'm remembering those rainy days in WA - not the place to open a car wash or sunglass store

[@themotownboy1]

There should also be a similar video done on a snowy winter's day.

[@Gothiqueluv]

Agreed!

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

Lord Almighty. That place has changed. Attended high school in the area. Dislike the school system back then. Sure it's improved.. City looks awesome 😎

[@lukasbayliss1751]

looks like an awesome place I'm moving here in march what would be a good way to get out and meet people you know make friends?

[@versacegang42]

Lukas Bayliss Join groups and classes?

[@Bellinghamster]

That is a great idea for a whole video. I will need to get some good shots next year. Although it isn't quite as exciting as it sounds. More like watching your cat give birth.

[@Bellinghamster]

Hi Lukas. Bellingham has a lot of cool recreational opportunities right at your doorstep but after that it is pretty much a sophisticated smaller college town. You can just do what you like to do and find like minded people to do it with. We are talking legal, healthy things of course. :O) There are many live music venues downtown if that is your scene and many nature trails in town and at the edge of town. Bring your umbrella and good hiking shoes.

[@debstein8811]

Just subscribed. Can you share best places to live for a lone female on a pseudo-budget? I mean, doesn't need to be cheapest, just simple living and nice. Also, things I should know before moving there? I currently live in Colorado Springs...very conservative and not much water. Moving to Bellingham because I've heard a lot of good things. Doing this by mself has me a bit, uh, "excited". Ha!

[@scottanderson7793]

Deb Stein I’m excited for you. Hope you had some luck from the time you posted this and now. It was nice to see a post full of optimism for once on KZbin.

[@augustorvz3543]

I have heard a lot of good things about Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming... 😀

[@eleanorforest9652]

Bham. Great if you make 100k or better tough sledding for the rest.

[@scarlettking82]

oh l had my car stolen, at downtown bellingham,,,, was found in deming,, striped.... and several are telling me , how they had their cars stolen , in bellimgham,,,,moving out of this town.no thanks

[@Bellinghamster]

+scarlett king - I am so sorry to hear you had your car stolen. Deming in the east county is known for its lumberjacks and country people but It sounds like Deming has a few car thieves as well that drive into Bellingham to prey on people. I know that having a car stolen is more than just a financial hit you also feel violated. I do have to wonder where you will go that you feel or actually be safer. Bellingham "IS" one of those magical and very special places people seek out after being fed up with places like Los Angeles, SF, or other high crime cities. Just about everyone on my street is from CA as are most of my friends and this is pretty much their story. Bellingham has consistently been near the top on most national best-places-to-live lists. Just so you know, Bellingham's auto theft rate is less than the national average and you are less than half as likely to have your car stolen in Bellingham than the Washington state average. Your comment got me to delve into the actual crime statistics and I was surprised. Crime in Bellingham is lower than average in just about every category but not by as much as I believed. In the end, it is the awesome beauty, quality of life and recreational opportunities that bring people to bellingham but unfortunately, there are plenty of rotten people in the world and a certain amount of them find their way here as well. Good luck to you--where are you thinking of moving?

[@eliananeustedt7457]

Things like that happen in every city I've lived in Bellingham for over 8 years and not once has anything like that happen to me you just got unlucky I can tell you Bellingham is a great city

[@Xyber04]

I had my sun roof stolen once, just the glass. And I live here, let me know if you find them.

[@JonathanAllen0379]

Who uses four commas as punctuation but a schizophrenic?

[@christopherschmidt4657]

I might get a apartment soon in this town I am on the list 😎

[@eleanorforest9652]

Three years and still waiting I bet.

[@RightAsRainCreations]

unfortunately because SOMEONE keeps moving up here... (cough) Californians (cough) our home prices are basically unobtainable for most people at this point.

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Moving in January, gonna need a job. I have a degree, but as far as moving in, I need something simple, that doesn't require much experience and pays enough to pay my bills. Where to look? Definitely want to work in Bellingham or somewhere close by.

[@sorrygtfo]

t-mobile call center, if you're desperate

[@eleanorforest9652]

Bet you no longer live in bham. Need at least two jobs to afford the rents. If you aren't making 100k or more then you better be at or near the top of low income housing waiting lists. Expect a wait of at least five years if they are even taking any apps. Most closed waiting lists in 2015. Overwhelmed by applicants.

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

@@eleanorforest9652 I don't sadly, but it's expected. I mean these gorgeous little towns come with a major cost. But as a mountain lover, that's where I gotta be. I now live in Colorado Springs and I could not be Happier. Washington was wonderful but whoo!!! Prices rise everyday.

[@eleanorforest9652]

@@WhereTheBASShasNoName Colorado springs is not cheap either. And it's run by pot hating fundies. Move to Prosser wa. A gem of a small town

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

@@eleanorforest9652 I pay $650 a month for rent, plus I trade binary options on the side and I have another job that pays enough to live. Sorry life didn't work out for you cheapskate.

[@debstein8811]

If greed is a sickness then Bellingham realtors make it one of the sickest cities.

[@lisaaasland5119]

I would agree. When I was at Western from '78-'81 downtown had all the stores Budget Tapes and Records (vinyl!) small local restaurants and more. It was a serene and peaceful town. No Mall. Plus, only rent, electric, phone and groceries. Tuition was $197 a quarter. Oh how I miss those simple times, says the old lady!!

[@GivesAMinute]

Our American buddies didn't have a passport and we were flying out of Vancouver so we all met in Bellingham for a couple nights revelry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-9not6hrB4psk

[@versacegang42]

GivesAMinute Wow! Why did they not have a passport? I've heard a lot of Americans don't have them but I wonder why?

[@TesserKahn]

We don't often have the need for them. I've only been out of state twice in my life, not even out of country.

[@TesserKahn]

But no mention of the Upfront Theatre? aw :(

[@adelaljehani6556]

Belling ham became big city all the loves to belling ham I was in ther in 1983 memerys almost kill me when I rember billing ham with all regards to pepole of belling ham

[@johnstockton8970]

Late, but LA reporting here. Bellingham is full of drugs, desperation, and is genuinely a pathetic place to live. Teenage wannabe hipsters come in by the droves and the residents are too scared to even give them side eye. Never been asked for drugs this many times in my life! “You got a lighter?” Sure. “You smoke ice, right?” No? Can I have my lighter back? “OH NOW YOU WANT ME TO BE HOMELESS” On some level it’s been transformed in the way the SF Bay Area was (with no money, infrastructure or culture) That’s the highest praise possible. College kids would LOVE to be countercultural, but even they can’t manage THAT! I love Whatcom County. But WWU is such a blight on WA. (DONT get me started on Evergreen.) Glad I left, miss Mt. Baker ☹️

[@shrackgames]

Wow, before Hohl Feed and Seed burned down! It's a shame what that once vibrant city has now turned into.

[@mrsseasea]

Next time show old town!.....