The readers have spoken! The Bellingham Herald's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards identifies the favorite activities, nightlife, dining, service and shopping in 29 categories, as chosen by readers of The Bellingham Herald and BellinghamHerald.com.

  Votes were cast online and through print submissions in a survey conducted this fall.

  A print version of the awards was published Sunday, Dec. 11.

We hope you'll enjoy this array of:

•  Entertainment and recreation options

•  Magnificent eateries

•  And the absolute best places to shop