Columbia Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Whatcom Falls Park showing mountain biking, forests and a bridge

Whatcom Falls Park

Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.

Whatcom Falls Park
Marine Life Center

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.

Marine Life Center
Lake Padden Park

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.

Lake Padden Park
Squalicum Beach

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.

Squalicum Beach

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.

Western Washington University

Bellis Fair Mall

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Bellis Fair Mall

Activities

The historic Chuckanut Bay Distillery building, former home of JC Penney.

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

AU$30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

AU$1,443
Per adult
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

AU$342
Per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
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Our pick of the best Columbia Hotel Deals

Heliotrope Hotel
Heliotrope Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2419 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$226 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Marine ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
"Comfortable! Great for dogs. Love the fireplace in the lounge and outside hangout space"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Heliotrope Hotel
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Best Western Plus Bellingham
3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$202 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, right off of the highway, restaurants only about 3 minute drive and a EV car charging station"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Best Western Plus Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$247 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews)
"It was high value for the price. Free glass of beer or wine nightly, free omelet in the morning, tall and separate shower from tub. Well working HVAC to maintain the exact sleep temp."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Silver Reef Casino Resort
3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA
The price is AU$186 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The Reef Rocks
"Friendly and efficient front desk staff. Rooms very spacious and clean. Lack of eatery choices. Would like more variety restaurant options."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Majestic Inn & Spa
Majestic Inn & Spa
4 out of 5
419 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Anacortes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Don't stay in old building. New building is great
"Was in the old building the walls are paper thin. Room was so small and complicated furnace/air conditioner instructions. TV could not access cable. Will not stay again. Staff was nice but time in that old building are crap. Ask to stay in the new building"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

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Majestic Inn & Spa
GuestHouse Bellingham
GuestHouse Bellingham
2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA
The price is AU$151 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to downtown Bellingham and Bellis Fair Mall."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Columbia

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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.

Lettered Streets
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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.

Cornwall Park
Bellingham which includes a waterfall

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Bellingham Railway Museum.

Bellingham City Center
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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.

Birchwood
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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.

Sunnyland
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York

When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

York

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