Shop & Dine

INSIDE THE WAPLES BUILDING

Meet our roommates. Not only is the historic Waples Mercantile Building home to The Inn at Lynden, it is also home to five fun and unique specialty shops. Together, we provide beds, bikes, beer, bread, books, blue jeans and more!

AVENUE BREAD

Grab some comfort food at Avenue Bread, where bowls of rich soup compete with oversize sandwiches, salads and delectable baked goods.

CHEEKS

Designer clothing and accessories—elevate your style with a new look that’s classic and comfortable, with a Pacific Northwest flair.

VILLAGE BOOKS & PAPER DREAMS

Browse for books and find unique gifts at Village Books, a favorite literary destination in Whatcom County. Their friendly staff will help you find just what you’re looking for.

OVERFLOW TAPS

Sit down for a board game with a flight of local beers or a glass of wine at Overflow Taps. Families welcome!

OUTSIDE THE WAPLES MERCANTILE BUILDING - LYNDEN AND BEYOND

Just steps outside the Waples Building, you will find additional food and shopping destinations within walking distance including, The Jansen Art Center, The Mill Bistro, Rustler’s Front Street Grill, The Newsroom Pub, and Lynden Dutch Bakery.

Within driving distance, there are also many dining options such as, Steakhouse 9, Cancun, Fairway Cafe, Rusty Wagon and Infusion Cuisine.

If gaming is your thing, the nearby Northwood Casino is a friendly mid-sized casino that is a favorite for locals and travelers alike.

Beyond Lynden, there’s more shopping and dining to discover in Downtown Bellingham, the Fairhaven District (Bellingham) and Vancouver, B.C., Canada.