Birchwood Travel Guide
Bellingham
Popular places to visit
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.
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Birchwood
Best Western Plus Bellingham
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Shamrock Motel
Unless you can’t afford a better place don’t stay here. No plugs by bed lamp on bed table that you can’t plug in. No hangers lots of perfume to cover smells Bed was comfortable Very old run down Don’t take your other here
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Comfortable room and bed. Far enough away to not smell smokey from casino. Decent shower but took forever to get hot. Like 10 mins to warm up. Other than that all good.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Great stay, will stay again
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Jacuzzi was out. Motorized blackout screens were not working. Wife loved the spa massage and facial. Café food and service were better than we thought it would be. Overall very good. We will come back again.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Leo
The bar was wonderful - loved the jazz band that was there on Sunday! The staff are attentive and helpful. Parking is great. And the hotel style is a great mix of cool and charming. It’s a great location to walk to restaurants and shopping, and because of that it can be noisy in the evenings especially ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birchwood
Columbia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbia and surrounding area, you can visit Squalicum Beach and Marine Life Center.
Cornwall Park
When in Cornwall Park, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellis Fair Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Meridian
If you're spending some time in Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl are top sights worth seeing.
Lettered Streets
When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bellingham City Center
While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre.
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 Spark Museum of Electrical Invention.
