Bellingham, WA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Philip Cantrick/Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Philip Cantrick/Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Whatcom Falls Park which includes a waterfall and forest scenes
Bellingham which includes a bay or harbor and rocky coastline
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Photo provided by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Where to stay in Bellingham

Bellingham featuring a cascade

Bellingham City Center

While visiting Bellingham City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Life Center and Mount Baker Theatre.

Bellingham City Center
30 mins south of the Canadian border you stumble upon historic Fairhaven with cobblestone walks, murals, restaurants and antique shops. Don't miss this quirky fish n' chip joint.

Fairhaven

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Restaurants, shopping, and spas highlight some of the notable features of Fairhaven. Make a stop by Bellingham Cruise Terminal while you're exploring.

Fairhaven
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Puget

Though Puget might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whatcom Falls Park and Mount Baker Theatre.

Puget
Impromptu visit to the lake made for a beautiful photo opp.

Samish Hill

While visiting Samish Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Padden Park and Lake Padden Golf Course.

Samish Hill
Views uplake from the Ranger Station in Lake Chelan, WA

Sehome

While Sehome isn't home to many top sights, Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sehome
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Happy Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Happy Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fairhaven Park and Bellingham Cruise Terminal.

Happy Valley
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 474 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 474
AED 578 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,213 reviews)
"Only downside is the gym equipment is out of service. Great hotel though."

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Lavissh Inn & Suites
Lavissh Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 291 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 291
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was well cleaned only stayed 1 night"

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Lavissh Inn & Suites
Hotel Leo
Hotel Leo
2.5 out of 5
1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 426 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 426
AED 484 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
"all good"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Hotel Leo
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Cozy Micro-Brewery Home
Cozy Micro-Brewery Home
Bellingham
Stay at this vacation home in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Fairhaven Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Great place. Will be even better when carpet and furniture are updated. Might be better for a long stay than a single overnight. Having to strip bed and start laundry is maybe for a longer stay."

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

Cozy Micro-Brewery Home
Spacious home apartment in park like setting
Spacious home apartment in park like setting
Bellingham
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
10/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
College Tour Weekend
"Beautiful stay and great location for our family to tour WWU. Great communication with the owner, Stephanie and I would highly recommend staying here. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Spacious home apartment in park like setting
900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
Bellingham
Stay at this apartment in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Fairhaven Park and Interurban Trail are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Very Well stocked
"Lovely Loft it was perfect for our family of 3."

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

900 square foot Studio loft in Fairhaven
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Popular places to visit

Impromptu visit to the lake made for a beautiful photo opp.

Lake Padden Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Padden Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lake Padden Park
Whatcom Falls Park showing a bridge, mountain biking and forest scenes

Whatcom Falls Park

Explore the great outdoors at Whatcom Falls Park, a lovely green space in Bellingham. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Whatcom Falls Park
The Marine Life Center is very small but is worth it. Its a non profit and takes donations. It’s a look into the life under the water. The touch tank was a huge hit with us.

Marine Life Center

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Marine Life Center during your trip to Bellingham. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Marine Life Center
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 coffeehouses.

Squalicum Beach

Western Washington University

4.5/5(216 reviews)

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.

Western Washington University

Bellis Fair Mall

4/5(187 reviews)

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.

Bellis Fair Mall

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