Birchwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Birchwood Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Room was great. Staff wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shamrock Motel
It was areally nice place to stay. Yes, is was a little old and run down, but thats what i expected before I rented the place. The room was much bigger than i thought it would be, and it was (at least in my opinion) even bigger than the picture made it look. I highly recommend this place, especially ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
We absolutely love this place. It's so quiet we hardly know anyone else is there. We have a real shower stall with stone tiles and glass doors, and a deep soaking tub. It's roomy and the beds are super comfortable (pillows are great, too, not too airy or hard). The staff are always really nice, and ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
A really nice hotel with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The location is excellent, the room is comfortable and clean but needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
The room was spacious and comfortable. The lobby was lovely and a great place to have coffee each morning. We enjoyed visiting the Miracle pop-up bar. Friendly staff and accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Marine Life Center and Squalicum 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.
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 Bellingham Railway Museum, 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.
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 Bellingham Railway Museum.
