Birchwood 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 Birchwood Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Bellingham
Room was great. Staff wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shamrock Motel
It was areally nice place to stay. Yes, is was a little old and run down, but thats what i expected before I rented the place. The room was much bigger than i thought it would be, and it was (at least in my opinion) even bigger than the picture made it look. I highly recommend this place, especially ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oxford Suites Bellingham
Room was spacious and clean. Staff was helpful. Nice to have a complimentary cocktail and snack. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center
Our room was clean, and the hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We utilized the hot tub which was clean and ready for use. Check in was easy, and I was able to get to my room and park with no issues. We also visited the attached restaurant twice and the food was amazing and so was sitting ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The room is large with lots of amenities and very clean!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Leo
cute! nice bar! nice people. enjoyable stay <3
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Birchwood
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.
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.
Meridian
If you're spending some time in Meridian, Bellis Fair Mall and Park Bowl are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
