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.
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.
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.
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
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Reviewed on 4 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
clean room. lots of parking. friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
We love hotel Leo and so does our dog! The rooms are always clean and comfy, but the staff is what stands out. They are kind and very helpful. We forgot an HDMI cord and they brought one up to the room for us to borrow, which totally saved the day! We'll be back for sure!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
We had the best New Year’s Eve celebration with our family here. Our toddler loved the pool, which was a warm temperature for us, parents, too!! The staff were so helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. This is our new favorite staycation spot!! Plus, I believe we just started a ...
Reviewed on 1 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 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 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.
