Ferndale
A quick 15-minute drive east through back roads and across highways will take you to Ferndale, WA, an old timber and dairy town. Between the historic parks and the Nooksack river running through the town, Ferndale has much to offer in terms of walking, fishing, and small town charm.
H O V A N D E R H O M E S T E A D P A R K
One of the best parks in Whatcom county in our opinion is Hovander Park! Hovander is an expansive 350 acre park that gives you a glimpse into the pioneer farming techniques of the areas history. Admire antique farming equipment used by the Hovander family with the farm was in operation.
Visit in May through October to see the farm animals ranging from cows and goats to rabbits, chickens and geese! Bring your doggie companions to visit the off leash trails or go for a swim in the Nooksack river. Over a mile of the riverfront is accessible from Hovander park!
In the Summer months you can schedule a tour of this historic Hovander Manor! Built in 1903, all the furniture of this stunning home was brought over from Sweden and collected over the years from Otis Hovander. Take a gander through the Fragrance Garden and smell the seasonal blooms.
Visit: 5299 Nielsen Road, Ferndale, WA 98248
Tap through the pictures below to see some of our favorite shots and memories at Hovander Homestead Park!
B O X X B E R R Y F A R M
Want a taste of local produce? Then add Boxx Berry Farm to your places to visit! Family owned and grown since 1960, you can tour the farm and shop their delicious fruits, veggies, and stunning flowers here. A true PNW experience! They provide everything you’ll need for the perfect afternoon of berry or flower picking, all you have to do is show up and have a great time! Pick blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries yourself! Visiting off season? No worries, they have a vast selection of frozen berries and jams to select from. Available in their store (in season) are potatoes, garlic, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and corn! Grab everything you need for the perfect summer evening bites right here.
Visit: 6211 Northwest Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
Website: https://www.boxxberryfarm.com/
Scroll to view mouth watering berries and produce from Boxx Berry Farm! All pictures have been selected from their Instagram page.
T W I N S I S T E R S C R E A M E R Y
You can never go wrong with a charcuterie board adorned with locally crafted cheese! Twin Sisters Creamery is a full-service cheese shop. Visit to watch cheese be made through large viewing windows and shop in house made cheeses as well as select imported cheese. You can buy cheese and meats to build your own board or pickup one of their premade boards there!
Visit: 6202 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
Tap through the pictures below to see what Twin Sisters Creamery has to offer. All pictures were selected from their Instagram page.
C O C O N U T K E N N Y ‘ S
A long-standing pizza restaurant with a fun Hawaiian twist! The original location is found in Bellingham, but closer for your convenience is their Ferndale location. From their delicious one-of-a-kind pan pizza’s, Hawaiian bread sandwiches, to their gourmet, signature salads, it is hard to order wrong here. Some of our favorites to order are the Baja salad, Tiki Tan and Big Kahuna for pizzas, and the Bar-B-Que Killer Pork sandwich. Your taste buds will be satisfied and you’ll have plenty of leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch!
Visit: 1740 La Bounty Dr #1, Ferndale, WA 98248
Website: https://www.coconutkennys.com/
Tap through the pictures below to see the yummy variety of foods Coconut Kenny's has to offer. All pictures were selected from their Instagram page.
L E A D E R B L O C K W I N E R Y & E A T E R Y
A taste of Northern Italy fare meets the Pacific Northwest at Leader Block. They have an impressive wine selection, with bottles tastefully decorating the inside walls. It is hard to order wrong here! For starters our favorites are the Vongole, manilla clams in a wine, butter and garlic sauce, served with focaccia. It never hurts to ask for extra bread to soak up every drop of that broth! We also love the Insalata di Barbabietola, more commonly known as a beet salad, it is simple yet delicious. You can never go wrong with the Bolognese. A delectable meaty beef ragu, warms the soul. The Pappardelle is a favorite as well! Hearty, earthy mushrooms with italian sausage and wine, just delicious!
Visit: 2026 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248
Website: https://leaderblock.com/
