Columbia Travel Guide
Bellingham
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.
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 Columbia
Heliotrope Hotel
Amazing team, quick checkin, great body wash and amenities. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
We got to the hotel before noon and they checked us in early. Nice comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Clean rooms wonderful food great staff!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Silver Reef Casino Resort
So good we stayed an extra night
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Bellingham
We enjoyed the stay here. It is clean with great free breakfast. The gym is super good too. My daughter just pointed out that the WiFi is the best among all the hotels we stayed during this trip. She had an hour zoom call with no connection problems!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham by IHG
Our stay was great. The location is awesome. The breakfast was fine, nothing fancy. The pool, hot tub, and room was great. Perfect stay!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
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.
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.
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 The Upfront Theatre.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
