Ferndale, WA is about 9 miles north of Bellingham in northwestern Washington. Ferndale is about 14 miles south of the US/Canada border and can be found at Interstate-5 Exit 263.

Ferndale was incorporated in 1907 and today has a population of around 11,000. Ferndale is a quiet community along the banks of the Nooksack River. In fact it is the last city the river travels through on its way from the slopes of Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay.

Ferndale’s downtown is really split in two by the Nooksack River. Near Interstat-5 the east end of the downtown has been build in the last few years. It is full of new buildings and new businesses while the west end, accessed by an underpass under the BNSF railway’s tracks and a bridge over the Nooksack River, is the historic downtown with quaint shops and restaurants.

Centennial Riverwalk Park

In 2007 the city built a riverfront park to commemorate the City of Ferndale’s centennial year (2007). There are educational signs and benches along the walkway. At the Main Street Plaza there are benches and a fountain to enjoy.

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park is a true and irreplaceable treasure. This park displays eleven of the original buildings built in Whatcom County and the contents that were found in such buildings when they were built in the last half of the 1800’s. The buildings and their contents are available for public viewing. For more information see Recommended Parks.

Hovander Homestead Park

The Hovander Homestead is one of the original homesteads along the Nooksack River. The County was luck enough to have the Hovander Family donate the farm and its large buildings to the county for a park. The park is located south of town, turn south off Main Street at the BNSF overpass. For more information see Recommended Parks

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions
The Mt. Baker Scenic Byway The Mt. Baker Scenic Byway A 60 mile trip to Mt. Baker Ski Area up the Nooksack River Valley. There are farms, a winery, old growth forests, and parks along the byway.
Museums
Pioneer Park 360-384-6461 Visit the Park's website. When you cross over the Nooksack River on Main Street turn left and travel down the northwest bank of the river for about 5 blocks and you will find Pioneer Park and its historic buildings.	Hovander Homestead Park 5299 Nielsen Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-3444 Visit the Park's website. This family farm homesteaded in 1897 was given to Whatcom County to be used as a park. The home and barn have been restored to original condition.
Parks & Gardens
Centennial Riverwalk Park On the west bank of the Nooksack River Visit the Park's website.	Pioneer Park Visit the Park's website. A park with 11 historic buildings on the west bank of the Nooksack River.
Hovander Homestead Park Visit the Park's website. This historic working farm has been made into a County Park.
Visitor Information
Bellingham ~ Whatcom County Visitors Bureau http://www.bellingham.org/	Bellingham Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce http://www.bellingham.com/
City of Ferndale 2095 Main Street PO Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 360-384-4302 http://www.ci.ferndale.wa.us/

Other Attractions

Antiques

Apple Grove Junction – 360-384-1745

1214 W Axton Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Art Galleries

Casinos

Silver Reef Casino – 360-312-2355 - http://www.silverreefcasino.com/silverreef/

4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Fairy Godmothers Finds – 360-383-0622

1920 Main St, Ste 9, Ferndale, WA 98248

The Glass Slipper – 360-312-1967

5778 2^nd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248

Rocks & Things – 360-383-0980

6089 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248

Golf

Sandy Point Golf Course (private) – 360-384-3921

4460 Decatur Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248

Wayne Olsen Riverside Golf Course – 360-384-4116

5799 Riverside Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres/Performing Arts

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

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