Columbia Travel Guide

Bellingham

Popular places to visit

Lake Padden Park

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.

Lake Padden Park
Whatcom Falls Park showing forests, a bridge and mountain biking

Whatcom Falls Park

Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.

Whatcom Falls Park
Marine Life Center

Marine Life Center

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Marine Life Center during your visit to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Marine Life Center
Squalicum Beach

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.

Squalicum Beach

Western Washington University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Western Washington University during your trip to Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Western Washington University

Bellis Fair Mall

During your trip to Bellingham, you can do some window-shopping at Bellis Fair Mall. Take in the lively festivals while you're in the area.

Bellis Fair Mall

Things to do

Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

฿7,299
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
See all activities in Bellingham

Top hotels in Columbia

Heliotrope Hotel

Heliotrope Hotel

2.5 out of 5
2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿4,979 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,979
฿5,625 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Marine ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
We will return!
"A fun, cute hotel in a great location. It is perfect for us when visiting family in Bellingham."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Heliotrope Hotel
Silver Reef Casino Resort

Silver Reef Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA
The price is ฿4,549 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,549
฿4,913 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
"Price was good! Pool, hot tub and sauna were great for our granddaughters. They had a great time!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿11,749 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿11,749
฿13,502 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,325 reviews)
"Be sure to take valuables in. Our car was broken into."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn

3 out of 5
151 E McLeod Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿3,731 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,731
฿4,239 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"This was a great location, easy on and off the freeway. The facility was very well kept, the rooms were clean. The only drawback was the rooms on the freeway side can be noisy."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
Hotel Leo

Hotel Leo

2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿6,156 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿6,156
฿6,931 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
"Cool retro hotel with modern amenities. Front desk guy was fantastic; he was friendly and informative upon check in. When we discovered that our tv wasn’t working he quickly moved us into a larger suite at no extra charge. Very pleased!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel Leo
Lavissh Inn & Suites

Lavissh Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿3,799 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,799
฿4,316 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Nicely kept older building"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Lavissh Inn & Suites
See all 796 properties in Columbia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Columbia

Default Image

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.

Lettered Streets
Default Image

Cornwall Park

When in Cornwall Park, you can plan a visit to Marine Life Center and Mount Baker Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cornwall Park
Bellingham which includes a waterfall

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.

Bellingham City Center
Default Image

Birchwood

While Birchwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Squalicum Beach and Bellis Fair Mall.

Birchwood
Default Image

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 Bellingham Railway Museum.

Sunnyland
Default Image

York

When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Depot Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

York

Columbia Travel Guide