Bellingham, WA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by 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

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 Cornwall Beach.

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 are some highlights of Fairhaven. Make a stop by Bellingham Cruise Terminal or Bellingham Bay 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 Mount Baker Theatre and Cornwall Beach.

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, Cornwall Beach and Mount Baker Theatre 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 Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Cornwall Beach.

Happy Valley
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Oxford Suites Bellingham
3 out of 5
4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 511 per night from May 6 to May 7
AED 511
AED 619 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,268 reviews)
"The room is super nice. I also like they give free drink per night."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Oxford Suites Bellingham
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
2.5 out of 5
4160 Guide Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 511 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 511
AED 578 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Visiting my son, booked 2 rooms with king beds. Beds comfortable. Has an upgraded toilet with heated seat. Service was friendly and efficient. Breakfast was much more than expected. Close to lots of activities."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
Lavissh Inn & Suites
Lavissh Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA
The price is AED 372 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 372
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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)
Great stay, great price
"We were very pleasantly surprised at how comfortable this hotel was. Not fancy, but very clean and comfortable beds. We stayed two nights for a conference across the street and saved a chunk of money. Big new smart TV. GREAT Widbey Isl. coffee was a bonus."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Lavissh Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (142 reviews)
Perfect for a visit to WWU!
"The space was perfect for our visit to Western Washington University. The apartment was so clean and welcoming. Just 5-7 minutes to the university and in a neighborhood (nice area for an evening walk after dinner!). Comfortable beds, and cozy living space to read and watch a movie. Communication ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Spacious home apartment in park like setting
'Emerald Lake' Studio -SKI MOUNT BAKER!
'Emerald Lake' Studio -SKI MOUNT BAKER!
Bellingham
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bellingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions The Hitting Zone and Bloedel Donovan ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Very Relaxing!
"What a beautiful view!! We had everything we needed in the kitchenette, and the bed was so comfy and the fireplace was so cozy. In such an outdoorsy location, we were very impressed to only find one spider, thank goodness! We enjoyed the big beautiful bathtub, but didn’t use the jets since they can ..."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

'Emerald Lake' Studio -SKI MOUNT BAKER!
Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!
Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!
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! (204 reviews)
Something for everyone
"This home provided the much needed tranquility my husband and I needed to recharge. We loved sitting on one of the two balconies sipping our coffee while watching wild life."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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