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Ep. 240 "GPT takes on Bellingham, and we correct it?"

Ep. 240 "GPT takes on Bellingham, and we correct it?"

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 In this episode, AJ and Chris dig into a playful but insightful exploration: What would happen if an outsider spent a weekend in Bellingham guided solely by web searches or AI?Fresh off a Portland conference with heavy AI themes, AJ tests what “SmackGPT” thinks a weekend in Bellingham should look like across five traveler personas: the Local Explorer, Family Adventurer, Mindful Explorer, Camper, and Lux High Roller (exact output posted below).The gents review, refine, and sometimes hilariously correct the AI-generated recommendations, offering their hyper-local expertise on food, lodging, hikes, coffee shops, costs, and hidden gems. Along the way, Amtrak stories, camping advice, critiques of $10 gas estimates, and an update on the infamous “mics on sticks” recording setup.It’s a mix of travel guide, tech commentary, and classic Bellingham banter all better than any bot.🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from AJ and Chris🤖 “SmackGPT vs Locals”As mentioned- the output from AI (ChatGPT after a bit of conversation with the bot) Five Ways to Spend a Weekend in Bellingham (with Estimated Costs)With Estimated Costs for 2025Below are five distinct ways to experience Bellingham — from hidden-gem explorers to luxe travelers — each with activity ideas and estimated weekend totals (Fri–Sun).1. Local ExplorerHidden gems, coffee shops, local seafood, & Baker trailsEstimated weekend cost: $400–$550 per personFriday Evening* Check into Hotel Leo or Fairhaven Inn (~$180/night)* Coffee at Makeworth or Camber* Sunset stroll at Boulevard Park* Dinner: Rock & Rye Oyster House ($45–60)Saturday* Coffee + breakfast at Camber ($15–25)* Drive SR 542 toward Mount Baker → stop at Nooksack Falls* Hike options: Horseshoe Bend, Yellow Aster Butte, Chain Lakes Loop* Lunch from Old World Deli (packed $12–15)* Espresso + pastry at Wake ’N Bakery* Dinner at Carnal or Keenan’s on the Pier ($40–60)Sunday* Tony’s Coffee + brunch at Evolve ($25)* Chuckanut Drive detour & oysters at Taylor Shellfish ($30–40)* Final coffee at Lettered Streets2. Family Adventurers (Kids 4–11)Kid-friendly hikes, parks, treats, simple pacingEstimated weekend cost: $600–$850 for a family of fourFriday Evening* Stay in Fairhaven Inn or Larrabee cabins (~$200/night)* Boulevard Park playground time* Dinner: Boomer’s or Colophon ($40–50 family)* Mallard Ice Cream run ($20)Saturday* Breakfast at Evolve or Magdalena’s ($40 family)* Easy Mount Baker stops: Nooksack Falls, Horseshoe Bend (short sections)* Picnic at Silver Lake Park (snacks ~$10)* Pizza at North Fork Brewery or local family option (~$50 family)* Early evening in Fairhaven Village GreenSunday* Crêpes at Magdalena’s ($40 family)* Short hike at Stimpson Reserve or Whatcom Falls* Boulevard Park lunch and playtime ($30 family)* Edaleen Ice Cream stop on the way home3. Mindful Explorer (No Alcohol)Tea houses, wellness walks, yoga, calm nature spotsEstimated weekend cost: $350–$500 per personFriday Evening* Hotel Leo (~$160/night)* Kombucha flight at Culture Café ($10)* South Bay Trail walk* Dinner at Keenan’s or Wild Oat ($40–50)Saturday* Gentle morning yoga at 3 Oms ($25)* Coffee at Refind or Avellino ($10)* Mindful walk at Stimpson Nature Reserve (free)* Healthy lunch at Leaf & Ladle ($12–20)* Late afternoon tea at EvolveSunday* Coffee + light lunch ($15–25)* Sehome Hill Arboretum lookout or Clayton Beach tidal walk* Reflection/journaling break before departure4. The CamperNo hotels, minimal cost, full-time outdoorsEstimated weekend cost: $200–$300 per couple/personFriday* Camp at Larrabee State Park or Silver Lake ($30–40/night)* Campfire dinner or simple takeout ($10–15)* Sunset on Larrabee cliffsSaturday* Camp coffee + oatmeal ($5)* Mount Baker hiking day: Yellow Aster Butte or lakeside loops* Lunch from camp supplies or Wake ’N Bakery ($10)* Dinner over the fire (salmon/veggies ~$10–15)Sunday* Pack up camp* Quick hike at Fragrance Lake or Clayton Beach* Taylor Shellfish oyster stop or casual lunch ($25–35)5. Luxe ExplorerHigh-end stays, spa, private hikes, elevated local diningEstimated weekend cost: $900–$1,400 per personFriday* Stay at Chrysalis Inn & Spa (~$320+/night)* Welcome drink & balcony sunset* Dinner with local seafood tasting menu ($70–90)Saturday* Brunch at Keenan’s or in-room dining ($45+)* Private driver or curated transport to Artist Point (~$150)* Optional private mountain guide (~$75 per person)* Catered picnic at a scenic viewpoint ($60+)* Dinner at a fine-dining restaurant ($90+)Sunday* In-suite brunch ($45–60)* Spa treatment (90 min $150–200)* Scenic drive or chauffeured Chuckanut outing (~$100)☕ Local’s Additions and Corrections * Woods Coffee (local staple)* Camber (micro-roastery)* Fenex (Bellwether )* Avellino (downtown)* Café Adagio (Chris’ all-time favorite)* Banter & Avenue Bread for breakfast/brunch lovers (with shoutout to Ben Mann art)* Boomers math checks out ish (≈$35–40 for a family)*...
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