Bellingham, WA

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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

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
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
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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
Views uplake from the Ranger Station in Lake Chelan, WA

Sehome

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

Sehome
Delicious brews and a really great Happy Hour at Aslan Brewing in Bellingham, WA!

Meridian

4/5(287 area reviews)

While visiting Meridian, you might make a stop by sights like Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl.

Meridian
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
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 466 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
AED 466
AED 570 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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! (1,182 reviews)
"Everything was perfect, workers are very nice!!!"

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
GuestHouse Bellingham
GuestHouse Bellingham
2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, going through a branding change."

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

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GuestHouse Bellingham
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Best Western Plus Bellingham
3 out of 5
3985 Bennett Dr., Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 406 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 406
AED 462 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Clean, comfortable, pleasant."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

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Secret passage to the San Juan Islands. Very quiet spot on a short, rural road.
Secret passage to the San Juan Islands. Very quiet spot on a short, rural road.
Bellingham
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Bellingham. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Hermosa Beach and Lummi ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Great place to stay near Bellingham
"Great location exactly as described and we would love to return!"

Reviewed on 2 September 2024

Secret passage to the San Juan Islands. Very quiet spot on a short, rural road.
Emerald Lake Chalet - WINTER WONDERLAND!
Emerald Lake Chalet - WINTER WONDERLAND!
Bellingham
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions The Hitting Zone and Bloedel Donovan ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
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"We loved the place and would love to return especially in summer to take advantage of the lake and activities. We would like to start a Thanksgiving tradition and return next year."

Reviewed on 30 November 2024

Emerald Lake Chalet - WINTER WONDERLAND!
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 ...
"The apartment was cozy, plush, and very clean!! It had all the extra things needed and was very thoughtfully laid out. The owner was beyond gracious and allowed us to check out 3 hours late. This stay was the best I’ve had and I highly recommend the property!! 5 stars!!"

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

Spacious home apartment in park like setting
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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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