Bellingham City Center Travel Guide
Bellingham
Visit Bellingham City Center
Popular places to visit
Fairhaven Park
After visiting Fairhaven Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
Lake Padden Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Padden Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Squalicum Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Squalicum Beach during your trip to Marietta-Alderwood? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cafes.
Mount Baker Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Mount Baker Theatre on your trip to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cornwall Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?
Things to do
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades
Top hotels in Bellingham City Center
Hotel Leo
Nice people, good location, kinda run down. Bar not open Monday night stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Bellwether
This is our second stay here and it has been great both times. We really enjoyed sitting on the front next to a fire watching the sunset. The amenities and location are great. They really focus on the little details to make it a special stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
My bathroom was not as clean as it was the last time I stayed here. Also never used the shower due to lack of hot water.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Stayed in this hotel for my kids birthday. Got a room with a big bathtub only to find a layer of what looked like pubic hair spread across it. Disgusting. The floor in the room was also sticky in some spots and dust lined the bed frame. Don’t think they actually took the time to clean. Informed the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was friendly, breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
A neat spot close to the ferry terminal with a view of the water from the big lawn in the back. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We would definitely come back if in the area.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center
Lettered Streets
When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Marine Life Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Columbia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbia and surrounding area, you can visit Squalicum Beach and Marine Life Center.
Sehome
While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Depot Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyland
While Sunnyland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Baker Theatre and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention.
Cornwall Park
When in Cornwall Park, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellis Fair Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
