Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bellingham Washington Downtown Aerial Panorama Purple Lighting Sunset Mt Baker
Whatcom Falls, Bellingham, Washington, USA. A lovely little park on the outskirts of downtown Bellingham. The waterfall is on the Whatcom Creek, which leads from Lake Whatcom to Bellingham Bay.
Bellingham City Center
Bellingham City Center
Bellingham City Center

Popular places to visit

Whatcom Falls Park

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
Panorama Aerial Overhead Landscape of Bellingham Washington Toward Fairhaven at Sunset

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.

Fairhaven Park
Lake Padden, Bellingham, WA. This 745-acre picturesque park provides a variety of recreational opportunities including; hiking, biking, running, paddling, swimming, horseback riding, and even golfing

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

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.

Mount Baker Theatre

Cornwall Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cornwall Beach during your trip to Bellingham?

Cornwall Beach

Activities

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

NZ$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass
Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

NZ$384
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

NZ$708
per adult
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

NZ$1,620
per traveller
From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades

NZ$34
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of North Cascades
Private Border Corner Tour in Washington

Private Border Corner Tour in Washington

NZ$409
per adult
Private Border Corner Tour in Washington
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Our pick of the best Bellingham City Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Leo

Hotel Leo

2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$242 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
NZ$242
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hotel Leo
Hotel Bellwether

Hotel Bellwether

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellwether Way Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$426 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$426
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (756 reviews)
Fantastic views, friendly staff, clean rooms, lots of dining options locally - great place

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Hotel Bellwether
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

3 out of 5
714 Lakeway Dr Bellingham WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$250 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$250
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$238 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$238
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,563 reviews)
Clean rooms wonderful food great staff!!

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Silver Reef Casino Resort

Silver Reef Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way Ferndale WA
The price is NZ$199 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$199
14 Apr - 15 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,373 reviews)
Everything was great other than our room we were in the south tower and our room 523 was quite run down. The toilet seat was barely attached, you can see something had been sprayed on the headboard and never wiped off, overall just showing its age. Parking, staff, casino, and food were all good. ...

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr. Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$269 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$269
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very good for the price , morning staff more friendly than evening staff. The breakfast is super good . The take out bag was a real above and beyond

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus Bellingham
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Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center

Lettered Streets

Lettered Streets

When in Lettered Streets, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and The Upfront Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lettered Streets
Orange and Yellow Sky at Sunrise in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada with Mount Baker, a dormant volcano in Washington State, on the horizon

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.

Columbia
Sehome Hill Arboretum

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.

Sehome
York

York

When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Depot Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

York
Sunnyland

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.

Sunnyland
Cornwall Park

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.

Cornwall Park

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