Columbia 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 Columbia Hotel Deals
Heliotrope Hotel
Courteous check-in - beyond helpful. Room is great
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
The hotel was warm and inviting. Prompt courteous staff. The welcome libations and app's was appreciated as well as a great breakfast selection. The pool and spa area was well maintained and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Loved the courtyard-style pool.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
clean room. lots of parking. friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
We love hotel Leo and so does our dog! The rooms are always clean and comfy, but the staff is what stands out. They are kind and very helpful. We forgot an HDMI cord and they brought one up to the room for us to borrow, which totally saved the day! We'll be back for sure!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
We had the best New Year’s Eve celebration with our family here. Our toddler loved the pool, which was a warm temperature for us, parents, too!! The staff were so helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. This is our new favorite staycation spot!! Plus, I believe we just started a ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
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.
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.
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 Bellingham Railway Museum.
York
When in York, you can plan a visit to Mount Baker Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
