Downtown Shopping
From boutique to unique, downtown is home to a variety of carefully-curated retail shops. Our shopkeepers are known for having an eye for the undiscovered, making downtown a retail destination for any style or search.
Scroll down for our current highlighted local stores and directory of downtown retailers to guide your shopping experience.
Clothing
Third Planet Boutique
Shoes, dresses, scarves, denim — whatever you're looking for, our downtown storefronts are the place to find your style. Snag a new dress and earrings to match at boutiques like Fringe and Sojourn, grab something completely unique at Worn Again Thrift, or gear up for your next adventure at Backcountry Essentials.
Home Decor
Greenhouse Home + Life
Whether you're space is modern or traditional, farmhouse to scandi-chic, you'll find something you can't help but take home with you at our home stores. Check out our own antique row with outfitters like Penny Lane Antiques, or browse around new selections at Ideal or local-staple Greenhouse.
Save with INSIDERS Discounts While Shopping Downtown
This is not your average loyalty program. Over 25 bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, spas and salons, and Downtown artisans offer deals and discounts to INSIDER card holders. It’s easier than ever to go Downtown, know you are supporting small and locally-owned businesses, and save all with one simple card.
All you have to do is choose your membership level with corresponding monthly recurring donation amount* and go! You can change your membership level or cancel at any time.
Shop Small
Tackle your holiday shopping list with ease by supporting small and local businesses this holiday season! Enjoy specials, pop-ups, extended hours, and more, making your festive shopping experience a breeze.
While you explore the 50+ unique shops in Downtown, treat yourself to yummy bites, sweet treats, and seasonal drinks at the charming restaurants, cafés, and dessert shops lining our streets.
Every dollar you spend is a powerful vote for the kind of world you want to see. Make it count by choosing to shop small and local.
Directory of Downtown Retailers
A New Leaf Florist Shoppe
1327 Cornwall Ave
Aladdin’s Antiques & Records
427 W Holly St
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1153 N State St
Backcountry Essentials
214 W Holly St
BBay Running
1431 N State St
Beck’s Shoes
113 W Magnolia St
Bellingham Antique Mall
1308 Railroad Ave
Bellingham Bay Collectibles
314 W Holly St
Bellingham Frameworks
1415 Cornwall Ave
Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress
112 Grand Ave #101 & 1207 Granary Avenue #160
Black Noise Records
1230 Bay St
Boardworks Tech Shop
1215 Railroad Ave
Brazen Shop + Studio
1319 Cornwall Ave #101
Buffalo Exchange
1209 N State St
Champlin Guitars
1121 N State St (alley entrance)
Chocolate Necessities
1408 Commercial St
Comics Place
105 E Holly St
Community Food Co-op
1220 N Forest St
Cresswell Boggs
1300 Railroad Ave
Cute But Crazy Socks
1323 Cornwall Ave
Dakota Art Store
1322 Cornwall Ave
Fjällräven
128 W Holly St
Fringe Boutique
201 W Holly St
Gathering Glass Designs
114 E Magnolia St
Gown & Glove Bridal Consignment
1521 Cornwall Ave
Great Northern Bottle Shop
1319 Commercial St
Greenhouse
1235 Cornwall Ave
Henderson’s Books
116 Grand Ave
Ideal
1227 Cornwall Ave
Kementari’s Creatures
207 E Chestnut St
Living Earth Herbs Apothecary
1411 Cornwall Ave
MW Soapworks
1310 Commercial St
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile
206 W Magnolia St
Oasis Bead Lounge
1413 Cornwall Ave
Penny Lane Antique Mall
427 W Holly St
PNWaffle Boutique
1230 Cornwall Ave
Quicksilver Photo Lab
1417 Cornwall Ave
Quist Violins
320 W Champion St
Ragfinery
1421 N Forest St
Relaced Sneaker Shop
1216 Bay St Suite B-28
Ritual Records
115 E Magnolia St
Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants
19 Prospect St
Sojourn
1317 Railroad Ave
Spincycle Yarns & Supply Co.
112 Grand Ave
The Stone Moon
1304 Cornwall Ave
Sugar on Magnolia Smoke Shop
111 E Magnolia St
Third Planet
200 W Holly St
Trek Cycles
100 E Chestnut St
Unknown Board Shop
105 Grand Ave
We Care Thrift Shop
1215 Commercial St
Whatcom Museum Store
250 Flora St
WinkWink
1302 Commercial St
Wonderland Teas & Spices
1305 Railroad Ave
Worn Again Thrift
232 E Champion St
WWS Boardshop
104 E Maple St #102
Y’s Buys Thrift Boutique
1224 N State St
