You might want to practise your swing at Lake Padden Golf Course, a golf course located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Bellingham. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Lake Padden Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, North Bellingham Golf Course and Shuksan Golf Club are all just a short drive away.