Bellingham City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Bellingham which includes a bay or harbour and a marina
Bellingham featuring a marina and a bay or harbour
Bellingham featuring a bay or harbour and a marina
Bellingham featuring street scenes

Popular places to visit

Marine Life Center

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.

Marine Life Center
Lake Padden Park

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
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
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

Brew to Brewery Tour

Brew to Brewery Tour

NZ$384
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$262 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$262
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (805 reviews)
"Nice hotel, convenient location. A fair amount of open air drug use and associated activities on the nearby sidewalk. It’s not the fault of the hotel and they have security. You will notice it while walking to meals."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Leo
Hotel Bellwether

Hotel Bellwether

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA
The price is NZ$525 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$525
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (696 reviews)
"Loved the view of the marina, and watching the sunset from our balcony. The Lighthouse restaurant was very nice."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Bellwether
Silver Reef Casino Resort

Silver Reef Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA
The price is NZ$210 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$210
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,237 reviews)
"Jake Jr. Rocks!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Silver Reef Casino Resort
Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham

Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham

2.5 out of 5
125 E. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA
The price is NZ$150 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$150
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (530 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham

Oxford Suites Bellingham

3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is NZ$405 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$405
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,378 reviews)
"We look forward to staying here every year. They make everything so special and are so friendly! Comfortable, convenient, and consistent. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
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
The price is NZ$264 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$264
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Was a great stay for a nice family visit. Staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Bellingham City Center

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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.

Lettered Streets
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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