Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
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.
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
Typical three star place to stay. Cute design, comfortable and clean space. All I needed for my one night stopover
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Everything was clean and nice. It was surprisingly quiet considering the location. Bed was comfortable, however the pillows were pretty flat. Great location convenient to everything. Overall we were happy with our experience.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Staff was very friendly and cheerful. Great experience.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
The staff were excellent and the front desk were so nice to play along with our grand-kids in pretending they were a traveling rock bad. The pool was great and the restaurant was fun to eat at. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a complimentary breakfast bar. But we managed. I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
I'd look to stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
It was a great stay the hotel was beautiful with a great staff very kind and helpful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Spark Museum of Electrical Invention.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
