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
"Enjoyed everything about the hotel. The only exception was the parking situation. If the lot filled up, your choices were limited for other parking options."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Bellwether
"Clean room. Excellent Halibut and chips for dinner. Breakfast was over priced with small portions. Ordered side of GF toast received 1 slice of toast?"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
"Safe parking spaces, a small"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
"We’ve stayed here several times over the years and always enjoy coming back. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the staff are friendly, and the location works great."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
"Friendly staff, easy check in and beautiful grounds."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Anacortes Inn
"There was a lot of road noise, otherwise it was perfect for what I needed. A room for the night before I caught an early ferry to the San Juans. Decent restaurants within walking distance and staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center
Lettered Streets
When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum, 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 Whatcom Museum.
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.
