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Activities & Attractions in Fairhaven

South Bay Trail

South Bay Trail

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Fairhaven is a great place to explore on foot or to sit back and take in the scenery. Here are some of the fun things you can do while in Fairhaven.

Fairhaven Village Green
Located at the corner of 10th and Mill, the Fairhaven Village Green is a public area enjoyed by people of all ages. Outdoor cinema, bocce ball, a farmers market, and live music are just some of the activities you might find when visiting the Green.

Historic Walking Tour of Fairhaven
Fairhaven is proud of its colorful history and wants everyone to know it. Historic markers can be found on buildings and sidewalks around the district. Local businesses display their history in the form of photos or exhibits. To learn more about Fairhaven's past and the buildings that have been preserved, pick up a walking tour map at your hotel or a local business.

South Bay Trail (map)
The South Bay trail runs from just outside Fairhaven Inn to downtown Bellingham, offering gorgeous water views all along the route. The trail alternates from hard-packed gravel to boardwalk to paving, with some gaps where you walk along a residential street. Suitable for walkers, runners, and bicycles, South Beach Trail is strewn with benches, viewpoints, and interpretive signs. Boulevard Park, located approximately at the trail's midpoint, is a great place to hang out. It has lots of grassy area for playing, lounging, or picnicking. You'll also find benches, a play structure, and restrooms.

The Chrysalis Spa
The Chrysalis Spa provides a sensual escape from every day life. The menu of treatments has everything from massages and facials, to body treatments and pedicures. Like the Chrysalis Inn, the Spa is decorated to soothe with natural materials, glass art, and running water.

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