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

฿7,218
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
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Top hotels in Columbia

Heliotrope Hotel

Heliotrope Hotel

2.5 out of 5
2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿3,792 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,792
฿4,304 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (386 reviews)
"This cool little hotel is beautifully renovated, comfortable, and quiet. The neighborhood is charming, with the serene and lovely Elizabeth Park only a few blocks away—a great place to walk to with your dog."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Heliotrope Hotel
Silver Reef Casino Resort

Silver Reef Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,422 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,422
฿4,776 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,195 reviews)
"We had every intention of using the pool but when we checked it out the strong smell of chlorine was too much. Almost hard to breathe in there. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿4,291 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,291
฿4,858 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This is my go-to place to stay when I’m traveling for work. They make the check-in easy, the rooms are impeccably clean, staff are friendly and accommodating and the breakfast is delicious. They also have an extensive work out room that offers more fitness equipment than most hotels."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is ฿4,422 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿4,422
฿5,357 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (1,368 reviews)
"The staffs are very friendly. The room is clean."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Super 8 by Wyndham Bellingham Airport/Ferndale

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellingham Airport/Ferndale

2 out of 5
5788 Barrett Rd, Interstate I-5 Exit 262, Ferndale, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,158 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,158
฿2,395 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ferndale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
Not the flagship of the Wyndham fleet
"Room security was lacking Deadbolt missing Grounds were shabby and untended Room was adequate, linens clean, needed paint and some TLC Wyndham has it’s work cut out"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Bellingham Airport/Ferndale
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 ฿3,173 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,173
฿3,618 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
Lots of steps
"No elevator...lots od steps. If you are handicapped, pick another place. Otherwise it was fine."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Columbia

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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