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A
Taste Of
Holland
Lynden Washington is a small community north of Bellingham that celebrates
its Dutch heritage every May with its Holland Days
festival. This event draws thousands of people from all
over Western Washington and British Columbia who come to enjoy authentic Dutch
treats and see the costumed dancers & shop owners. 
One
of the highlights of Lynden's Holland Days festivities is when the little
children dressed in traditional Dutch attire and using little corn brooms,
sweep the main street to symbolize their commitment to keeping their community
clean, and the Klompen Dancers in
their wooden shoes klip-klopping to their festive
music are always a real crowd
pleaser.
After all of the colorful festivities and fun Lynden settles down to the business of being a thriving farming community. Lynden and the surrounding areas are the raspberry capitol of the United States and it enjoys a reputation of being an outstanding place to raise a family, and the Lynden school district consistently scores high marks and is known throughout Washington for its excellence.
Lynden's
Civic Pride
As you drive around Lynden you may notice something different about it but you can't quite put your finger on it. Lynden has a reputation for having exceptionally clean streets and manicured lawns with neatly trimmed trees and bushes. If you look around you'll no doubt see a house or two whose residents aren't into the whole neat and manicured lawn thing, but they seem to be in the minority.
Mountains & Valleys
Lynden is situated in a relatively flat valley with rich soil making it
excellent for farming. But even though the city itself is flat, as
you look around you can see numerous beautiful snow capped mountains,
both in the US and Canada. 
Lynden residents are only minutes away from the shores of Puget Sound and the
waterfront community of Blaine with its large marina, ocean view park, and
scenic downtown skirting the edge of Drayton Harbor.
Shopping & Dining
Lynden Washington is due south of the US/Canadian border and due north of Bellingham via Guide Meridian. This bustling shopping district has just about every kind of business and store you could ever need, from small family owned shops to large mega chain stores, a variety of restaurants, and this is also the location of Bellingham's giant Bellis Fair Shopping Mall anchored by several large department stores.
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Downtown
Lynden
There are a number of very good restaurants to choose from but one of the most
popular ones is Dutch Mothers Restaurant which keeps its customers coming back again
and again by offering great food and very friendly service. Each
table is served by its very own Dutch Mother dressed in a traditional long dress
and a crisp white Dutch Hat. The Dutch Mother's
split pea soup is the best around and fortunately available with a number of
menu selections or you can have a large bowl of it for lunch or dinner.
Adults might enjoy stopping into the local pub for a beer.
While children are sure to enjoy browsing the specialty toy stores and doing a
round of miniature golf at Dutch Village Mall. There's
something for everyone in downtown Lynden.
Lynden
Washington History
Lynden was first settled in 1858 when miners clamored their way to the Caribou Gold Rush and then gained its Dutch heritage from Dutch settlers arriving in the 1900's. The city was given its name by one of its early settlers that named it after her favorite Linden tree.
One of the best ways to learn more about Lynden's history is to visit the 
Lynden
Pioneer Museum 217 Front St. The museum is surprisingly
large and loaded with antiques and memorabilia as well as an extensive
collection of horse-drawn carriages, tractors, and antique vehicles, and WWII
artifacts. Just when you think you've seen it all you go downstairs
to find a giant lower level packed with fascinating displays, exhibits,
carriages, and military vehicles.
The museum
is located at the end of the row of shops on the eastern end of Front
street. There is no need to move your car in order to see
everything, in fact, the best way to enjoy downtown Lynden is to simply
park in the free lot across from the giant windmill and browse your way down one
side of the street, and after visiting the museum you can browse the shops
on the other side of the street as you make your way back to your
car.
Lynden Pioneer Museum Admission: $4 adults - $3 Seniors & Students - Kids 6 and under are free. Hours: 10 am to 4 pm - Monday through Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday
Lynden
WA Real Estate
Lynden Washington offers a wide range of homes, from affordable starters for first home buyers to spectacular mansions. The small town America feel of Lynden makes it very appealing to young families as well as retirees looking for a relaxed and beautiful place to enjoy their retirement
If you would like a list of available properties in the Lynden area you can use our Ez-request Form.
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