Bellingham City Center Travel Guide
Bellingham
Visit Bellingham City Center
Popular places to visit
Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.
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.
Mount Baker Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Mount Baker Theatre on your trip to Bellingham. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Cornwall Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?
Things to do
Top hotels in Bellingham City Center
Hotel Leo
The staff are lovely and the room clean and tidy, and I love the retro feel and lower cost of the "historical" wing of accommodations. Notes: It's 2026 and even every flophouse motel now has a charger brick with USB B & C for our precious phones - this is a must. The pointy edges of the bed's platform ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Bellwether
The room was lovely with a beautiful view, gas fireplace and sunken, jetted tub. The staff was very courteous and the bar was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. The hotel location is perfect and right on the waterfront trail.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
All staff were friendly with a smile and helpful. Front dest lady was excellent, forget her name but it was the Friday night around 6PM when we checked in. She was patient, good at explaining everything and was very easy to deal with. Rooms were very clean and nice to have a complimentary drink and ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
The hotel is a tad bit dated, but it is spotless! My room was so clean, there wasn’t even dust anywhere. Even the filters in the air conditioner/heater were brand new! I know because I checked! The bed was super comfortable. The pillows could use some work, they were a bit flat. But, that is certainly ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
Spacious room and clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Nikki, the night shift host was very kind and very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center
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.
Columbia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbia and surrounding area, you can visit Marine Life Center and Squalicum Beach.
Sehome
While Sehome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
