We are excited to offer these special tours exclusively for WWU students and families during Fall Family Weekend, with three different tour options and 12 different dates/times to choose from.

Space is limited. These typically sell out quickly!

click on the calendar below to find out more and book your spots!

Campus History Tour

Learn about the history of Western's campus and Bellingham on this guided walking tour with the Good Time Girls. Visit various historic campus buildings and landmarks, and hear fascinating historical tales from the Sehome coal mines through the establishment of the "Normal School” and beyond. This tour runs around one hour to an hour and a half, total distance less than one mile.

DOWNTOWN GORE AND LORE

Creepy tales from downtown Bellingham’s crypts. Find out about horrific historical happenings and terrible true crimes in the dark heart of our city. Led by a costumed guide, this tour runs around one hour to an hour and a half, total distance less than one mile. Parental discretion advised for violent, gory, and potentially scary topics.

FAIRHAVEN GORE AND LORE

Explore the spooky side of Fairhaven, Bellingham’s south-side shopping district and “haunted hot-spot.” Hear ghost stories, true crime tales and spooky local lore with a costumed guide.  This tour lasts around one hour to an hour and a half, and the distance is less than one mile. Parental discretion advised for violent, gory, and potentially scary topics.

Schedule of Events