Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Super friendly staff!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great service!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Clean, nice included breakfast. The tv remote was difficult to get the channels to change. The bathroom could use a fan as it really steamed up while taking a shower. The shower head did not have different flow settings.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Nice room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Leo
The room and hotel in general was fantastic. It’s absolutely beautiful. The photos do not do the rooms justice, it was extremely spacious (king sized bed, sofa bed w/ kitchen) and meticulously maintained. The hotel staff even sent me a text the day prior to ask if I would need anything or if they ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Clean room and great staff!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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.
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 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.
