Happy Valley Travel Guide
Bellingham
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
North Cascades National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Top hotels in Happy Valley
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Very nice place to stay nice water views
Reviewed on 8 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
The Kulshan Hotel
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
Nice!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Anacortes Inn
Older building with updated rooms and cheap amenities. Room lighting terrible.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Happy Valley
South Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach.
Fairhaven
Restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Fairhaven. Check out Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay while you're exploring the area.
Edgemoor
While Edgemoor isn't home to many top sights, Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Village Green are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Bellingham
While South Bellingham isn't home to many top sights, Lake Padden Park and Bellingham Cruise Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
Samish Hill
While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.
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.
