Bellingham City Center Travel Guide
Bellingham
Visit Bellingham City Center
Popular places to visit
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
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.
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
Probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in old looking or just old I guess and the staff is super friendly and the lobby is very vibey moody none of those hotels with bright lights but my only complaint is the small parking lot
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Bellwether
The hotel restaurant closed very early at 8pm which was surprising, other then that it was a very nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Parking was safe.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great property, Staff was superb! Very close to Western Washington University.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
5 minute walk to Bellingham Airport. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
At 11:45pm a man entered our room! He said the woman at the front desk gave him the wrong key. We were asleep and I chased him out of the room. My wife and I didn't sleep a wink the rest of the night! Extremely unsafe, unprofessional, and unsettling.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 Marine Life Center and Squalicum Beach.
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 Bellingham Railway Museum, 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 Marine Life Center and Mount Baker Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
