Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Wonderful place to stay. Been here 7-8 times and always great time— good folks running it and Pacific Northwest styling way cool.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
We have stayed here twice in the last few months. It is a clean and nice hotel, with excellent amenities for the price. We will be back again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Clean rooms and easy check in
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Breakfast is fresh & bountiful; the room is clean and comfortable. Robert & Stephanie @ the Front Desk are truly gems! Finally, Housekeeping is responsive and detail oriented.Thank you Bellingham La Quinta.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Leo
Staff was very nice and helpful. Room was great. Price was good. Bar is fun.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
Quick, fast, and friendly.
Reviewed on 11 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 Mount Baker Theatre.
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.
