Bellingham offers residents some of the best Pacific Northwest real estate with easy access to city amenities, as well as a host of recreational opportunities in the Cascade Mountains and San Juan Islands. Washington's 11th-largest city with a population of 76,130 in 2009, Bellingham offers a full range of business, shopping, educational, entertainment, health care options and some of the most treasured Pacific Northwest Real Estate offerings.

Located along Interstate 5, Bellingham is within 75 minutes of Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., two of the world's most beautiful and vibrant cities. Local residents and businesses are thrilled and anticipating the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Bellingham is served by Amtrak and multiple airlines, including Delta Airlines, Horizon Air and Allegiant Air. It also is the southern terminus for the Alaska ferry system. The Whatcom Transportation Authority provides bus service throughout the city.

Pacific Northwest property owners don't have to go far for recreation. Bellingham offers home owners numerous parks, plus trails for walking and bicycling. Mt. Baker attracts thousands of skiers, snowboarders and hikers annually. If you prefer water in its liquid form, Bellingham's marinas serves hundreds of saltwater boaters while others flock to nearby lakes for fishing and water-skiing. The annual Ski to Sea Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend, features a relay race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay that has drawn nationwide television coverage.

Shoppers can head to a diverse downtown or experience the historic Fairhaven District, which features Victorian-era buildings with Northwest cuisine and art galleries. Looking for a mall experience? Go to Bellis Fair, which has five anchor stores, more than 140 specialty shops and a six-screen theater. For live entertainment, the Mount Baker Theatre attracts top-caliber performers.

Western Washington University, which has approximately 14,000 full- and part-time students, provides numerous educational, cultural and entertainment options. Bellingham also is home to many medical specialists and St. Joseph Hospital, a leader in the care of heart, cancer and senior patients.

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