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Beautiful Lynden Washington

Lynden Washington is a small farming community and border crossing town 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. Fun Cut-Outs for Photos - Lynden Washington 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.

Downtown Lynden

Lynden's charming Front Street has many buildings with a Dutch flair and it even has a 72 ft. turning windmill which anchors an indoor mall with a canal stocked with colorful fish. After browsing the unique gift shops and art galleries you can stop for a coffee & pastry or you can save your appetite for a full authentic Dutch lunch. Dutch Mothers Restaurant - Lynden Washington 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. Funny Face Kid - Lynden Washington

Lunch At Dutch Mothers - Lynden Washington 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 WWII Display At Pioneer Museum - Lynden Washington 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, WWII artifacts and colorful Nazi memorabilia. 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.

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Pioneer Museum Coaches Lynden Washington 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