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Fairhaven Washington
- Bellingham WA Real Estate & Visitor Guide
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  Historic
Fairhaven Washington
Fairhaven Washington has some of the most desirable
Real Estate in all of Whatcom County.
Fairhaven is actually only a district within the city of
Bellingham Washington however there was a time it was an
individual city. Fairhaven later merged with
other nearby small communities to become modern day Bellingham. Fairhaven
WA was
once a thriving logging town in the
1800's and was home to a large cannery processing salmon for sale all over
the world.
 Fairhaven has a long tradition of shipbuilding, from large wooden vessels
to modern fiberglass yachts. Uniflight Yachts were once
built in a facility along the Fairhaven waterfront and currently
Aluminum Chambered Boats builds state-of-the-art high performance
aluminum welded watercraft that are in high demand by both
fishermen as well as the U.S. Navy and homeland security.
Fairhaven and nearby Edgemoor are
considered by many to be some of Bellingham's most
sought after neighborhoods and its not hard to see
why--Fairhaven has the look and feel of a small seaside village, yet it has easy
freeway access to all the shopping, dining, and employment
opportunities Bellingham as to offer . The red
brick buildings and quaint shops of Fairhaven have been carefully preserved
and maintained to preserve their old world charm and the effect is remarkable.
 City
By
The Bay
The homes of many Fairhaven area residents enjoy unobstructed views of
Bellingham bay and the San Juan Islands. Area homes range from
charming turn of the century cottages to elegant waterfront mansions and
everything in-between. The last few years have brought a
number of upscale condominiums to the area and more are in the planning stage,
some phases of these projects sell out even before their
completion. All new buildings are carefully scrutinized
and must architecturally blend in with existing buildings to maintain the look
and feel of this very special area of Bellingham. (Below:
Alaskan Ferry Terminal, Lummi Island & Orcas Island)
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 Imagine
living In A Place Where Walking Is Actually An Option...
 Fairhaven WA is a very pedestrian friendly community with numerous
hiking and jogging trails as well as dedicated bike lanes
linking local neighborhoods with beautiful parks, tree
lined boulevards of Fairhaven's red brick district
Stroll through the shops and art galleries up and down Fairhaven's
quaint streets, stop in for a bite to eat at one of several
small eateries or streetside cafes, or have some fish n chips at
Fairhaven's famous double decker bus. You can also
take a walk along the waterfront or take in one of many free  events
held
at the village green. Fairhaven also hosts a
seasonal farmers market where you can purchase fresh organic fruits
and vegetables.
Fairhaven is
a delightful place to live, work, and play.
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  Along
The Waterfront
Fairhaven's waterfront is home to the Bellingham
Cruise Terminal, Amtrak Station, and Bellingham's Greyhound Bus Station.
The Bellingham Cruise Terminal is the beginning point for the Alaska
Marine Highway, A unique ferry system that transports its passengers
and their cars through the inside passage to Ketchikan, Skagway,
Juneau, and beyond. The
Bellingham Cruise Terminal is also home to a number of cruise and
tour operators offering excursions to Victoria B.C., Friday
Harbor in the San Juans, as well as bay cruises and whale watching
aboard specially designed high speed catamarans.
  CLASSIC
CARS
The
Bellingham Cruise terminal is the starting point for many family
vacations but it also hosts various events throughout the
year including a large classic and custom car
show--- A free
event attracting people from all corners of Whatcom County &
Northwest Washington. The large glass domed
meeting room on the 2nd floor offers panoramic views of Bellingham
bay and can be reserved for meetings and special events.
If you are interested in a list of available real
estate in the Fairhaven - Edgemore area, Please visit our Real
Estate page.
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