Popular places to visit

Whatcom Falls Park
Walk through the enchanting landscapes of this park, which features swimming pools, waterfalls and a fishing area for young anglers.

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.

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.
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.
Park Bowl
Enjoy an outing to Park Bowl during your stay in Bellingham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV

Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Top hotels in Meridian

Oxford Suites Bellingham
We absolutely love this place. It's so quiet we hardly know anyone else is there. We have a real shower stall with stone tiles and glass doors, and a deep soaking tub. It's roomy and the beds are super comfortable (pillows are great, too, not too airy or hard). The staff are always really nice, and ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bellingham
The location is excellent, the room is comfortable and clean but needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG
Room was big and very clean. Breakfast was really good and front desk staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Bellingham Heritage Inn
Quiet stay, friendly staff, and a nice breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

Comfort Inn Bellingham
Good hot breakfast and great service!
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Bellingham
Because it's off-season Baymont upgraded me to a room with a kitchen. Very convenient. Some reviewers said homeless people were nearby. I saw none. The gracious hostess said sometimes they check adjacent Arco's trash cans. The parking is visible from the nearby street. Bed-great. Decaf coffee actually ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Meridian

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roosevelt
While Roosevelt 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.

