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
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 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
It was a great place to stay
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 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
I loved this historic building. The room was welcoming and nicely appointed considering the age of the property. I slept comfortably. The hotel is located downtown.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 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
- Western Washington University
- Bellis Fair Mall
- Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
- Lake Whatcom
- Skagit Valley Casino
- Mount Baker Theatre
- Birch Bay Beach
- Doe Bay Hot Springs
- Skagit Speedway
- Cascade Lake
- Bay View State Park
- Marine Life Center
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Cap Sante Park
- Larrabee State Park
- Lake Padden Park
- Birch Bay State Park
- Loomis Trail Golf Club
- Bellingham Railway Museum
- Mt. Constitution
- Anacortes Community Theatre
