Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Columbia
Heliotrope Hotel
The staff was very nice and helpful, room is updated and very clean. It was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Staff was courteous and kind; the process was seamless and the room was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The Janitorial staff does an amazing job. The room was clean. Usually, when I stay in Hotels, I find something that needs to be pointed out. At this La Quinta, I didn't even find a stray hair in the room. Thank you for the great stay!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
We Always stay here when in Bellingham. Clean rooms, great breakfast and super nice staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
Convenience. Location. Clean. No problems.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
We stay at this hotel when we visit family in Bellingham, staff are freindly, comfortable rooms, good breakfast, close to shopping and restaurants. Hot tub is nice but not always very hot.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
Lettered Streets
When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Bellingham City Center
While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Bellingham Railway Museum.
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 Bellingham Railway 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.
Columbia Travel Guide
- Bellis Fair Mall
- Skagit Valley Casino
- Fairhaven Park
- Skagit Speedway
- Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center
- Bellingham Cruise Terminal
- Marine Life Center
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Larrabee State Park
- Lake Padden Park
- Birch Bay State Park
- Loomis Trail Golf Club
- Moran State Park
- Bellingham Railway Museum
