Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
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.
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
Top hotels in Columbia
Heliotrope Hotel
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Welcome drink, great breakfast, clean room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Great hotel located close to I-5 highway, right next to the Fred Meyer supermarket and gas station. Hotel has a nice pool and a hottub in the inner yard, restaurant, gym.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Spacious room and clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Leo
The staff are lovely and the room clean and tidy, and I love the retro feel and lower cost of the "historical" wing of accommodations. Notes: It's 2026 and even every flophouse motel now has a charger brick with USB B & C for our precious phones - this is a must. The pointy edges of the bed's platform ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Nice clean hotel Enjoyed the breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
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.
Bellingham City Center
While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Cornwall Beach.
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.
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.
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.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
