3205 Maryland Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226

This neighborhood is perched at the top of Alabama Hill and is home to Alabama Street, the steep arterial most people take to get to Lake Whatcom from the city center. Most residents in this neighborhood have views of the lake or the city, depending on which side of the hill they live. On the north side of the neighborhood, sidewalk-lined streets wind around the crest of the hill and the well-kept yards in front of large homes. The south side of the neighborhood has a less-planned feel, with older houses and no sidewalks but similarly spectacular views. The popular Railroad Trail winds through the neighborhood to Whatcom Falls Park and Bloedel Donovan Park. The smaller Highland Heights Park and St. Clair Park are also in this neighborhood, providing grassy fields and playgrounds for children.