Blaine Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
About Blaine
Blaine (aka "the Peace Arch City") was settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s and named after James G. Blaine, secretary of state and presidential candidate. It was incorporated as a city in 1890. Blaine is a border town and the northern terminus of Interstate 5 which becomes BC-99 as one crosses into Canada. Blaine is also the most Northwest town in the Lower 48 States. The Department of Homeland Security has two border inspection stations: Peace Arch Crossing to the west for passenger vehicles & the "Truck Crossing" to the east for both commercial entry and passenger vehicles. A great deal of Blaine's economy is based on legal trade across the Canadian border and Blaine also has a long history of smuggling. Its population was estimated to be 5,400 in 2018. Blaine has two large marinas wit
Top Attractions in Blaine
Explore the best things to see and do in Blaine:
- ★Birch Bay State Park
- ★Birch Bay Waterslides
- ★Peace Arch State Park
Where to Eat in Blaine
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bordertown Mexican Grill
- 🍴Drayton Harbor Oyster Company
Where to Stay in Blaine
- 🏨Birch Bay RV Campground
- 🏨Semiahmoo Resort
- 🏨Smuggler's Inn Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨WorldMark Birch Bay
Blaine Travel Guide Sections
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