Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bellingham Washington Downtown Aerial Panorama Purple Lighting Sunset Mt Baker
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.
The old Herald building gets backlit as the sun sets over the San Juan islands. If your looking for some of the most beautiful sunsets find the pnw
TAYLOR dock.

Popular places to visit

Whatcom Falls Park showing mountain biking, forests and a bridge

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
A gray autumn morning at the 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

Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

NZ$375
per adult
Brew to Brewery Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$185 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$185
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
Great downtown location for shows at Mt Baker theater. The bar is a hidden gem

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Leo
Hotel Bellwether

Hotel Bellwether

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellwether Way Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$430 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$430
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (736 reviews)
Wonderful room, clean, fun area!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel Bellwether
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St Bellingham WA
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,527 reviews)
Above and beyond. We needed a quick place to meet Tuesday morning and the staff made the space beautiful and functional. We were extremely touched.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Silver Reef Casino Resort

Silver Reef Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way Ferndale WA
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews)
Wonderful room. Fun casino.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Silver Reef Casino Resort
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham

3 out of 5
1063 W. Bakerview Road Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$180 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$180
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great big room if staying at a deluxe room. Great breakfast. Good location right next to Fred Myers and Costco and other shops. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
Best Western Plus Bellingham

Best Western Plus Bellingham

3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr. Bellingham WA
The price is NZ$189 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$189
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel, great location. It offered a lot of convenience before my flight out of Bellingham.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center

The harbour/marina in Bellingham, Washington. #Bellingham #Washington

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.

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 Marine Life Center and Squalicum Beach.

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 Bellingham Railway Museum.

Sehome
Aslan was started by some WWU alum who stayed in bham after school. Awesome beer and good food! Make sure to stop by!

York

When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

York
A flight of beers from Kulshan Brewing served on a cute Washington state shaped platter. Located in Bellingham, Kulshan is a great spot to grab a beer, chill on their awesome patio and listen to live music. They have rotating food trucks outside or you can bring food from elsewhere and eat there. Bonus: Trader Joes is a block away so you can load up on snacks, grab a table and some beers at Kulshan and hang out! #beer #bellingham #america

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.

Sunnyland
2x4 beer is awesome.

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.

Cornwall Park

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