Birchwood 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
Whatcom Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Bellingham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its cosy cafes.

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 Birchwood

Best Western Plus Bellingham
"The only issue we had was with the height of the toilet. It was so low! I measured it an it was only 15 inches the floor to the top of the seat. This would be a great height if it was an elementary school but not in a hotel with adults. It was the same height as as the waste paper basket! My home ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Shamrock Motel
"Unless you can’t afford a better place don’t stay here. No plugs by bed lamp on bed table that you can’t plug in. No hangers lots of perfume to cover smells Bed was comfortable Very old run down Don’t take your other here"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Silver Reef Casino Resort
"It's much appreciated to have a fridge and coffee in the room. This determines if I will stay at a hotel...thank you"
Reviewed on 22 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

Rosario Village
"Nice enough property. Email that told us exactly where to find our room was misleading, giving the address as 1800 Rosario Road. The actual address of the room was 2300 Rosario Road. We drove around quite a bit looking for 1800. Google Maps put us between 1600 and 1900 but 1800 was not found. Hostess ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
"The rooms have no soundproofing. There was a child running around above our heads from 10:30 to 3 AM and then started again at 6:30. There was no hot water for tea only coffee in the morning. The bathtub was absolutely disgusting."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birchwood

Columbia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbia and surrounding area, you can visit Marine Life Center and Squalicum 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.

Meridian
If you're spending some time in Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
