Blog https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/ Blog Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:03:41 +0000 Labor Day Weekend in Bellevue: Events, Activities, and Tips https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-labor-day-weekend/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700

Bellevue loves summer celebrations. Even though Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, we're here to stretch out the long goodbye with a long list of things to do to make the most of the long weekend with family and friends. Discover your epic adventures launched from Bellevue, and you won't

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Tours from Bellevue: The Best Way to Explore The Pacific Northwest https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/tours-bellevue-the-best-way-to-explore-the-pacific-northwest/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/tours-bellevue-the-best-way-to-explore-the-pacific-northwest/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/tours-bellevue-the-best-way-to-explore-the-pacific-northwest/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700

The Pacific Northwest is a place of natural wonder, and Bellevue is the ideal basecamp city to launch all your epic adventures. From waterfalls and mountain biking to kayaking and ziplining to wineries and seaplane adventures, here are all the tours you can take from Bellevue, Washington.


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You Can Zipline Through Bellevue's Forest https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/you-can-zipline-through-bellevues-forest/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/you-can-zipline-through-bellevues-forest/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/you-can-zipline-through-bellevues-forest/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0700

There's an old Maple and Douglas Fir forest in Bellevue, Washington, and you can zip line through it strapped onto a couple carabiners at Bellevue Zip Tour. There are 7 segments here.

Located in Eastgate Park, there's also a sign for the South Bellevue Community Center at the Bellevue Zip Tours

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The Public Art in Bellevue You Have To See https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-public-art-in-bellevue-you-have-to-see/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-public-art-in-bellevue-you-have-to-see/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-public-art-in-bellevue-you-have-to-see/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0700

In Bellevue, Washington, art hangs on walls, dances in the parks, pops off of buildings, and creates extraordinary spaces. As art does. Thanks to the City of Bellevue's enthusiastic support in the arts, the city is transforming into an open-air gallery, where each piece tells a story. As you explore

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Summer on the Slopes at Crystal Mountain https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/summer-on-the-slopes-at-crystal-mountain/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/summer-on-the-slopes-at-crystal-mountain/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/summer-on-the-slopes-at-crystal-mountain/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0700

When the summer sun spills over the Cascade Range, the peaks become a golden silhouette, unveiling new adventures in the alpine paradise of Crystal Mountain. Summer here means daylight stretches from 5 AM to 9 PM. Get ready for a scenic drive from Bellevue, Washington, so beautiful that you'll

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Explore Bellevue's Old Main Street https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/explore-bellevues-old-main-street/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Steps away from Meydenbauer Bay Park with stunning views of Lake Washington, is the Old Bellevue neighborhood, lovingly called "Old Main" or "Old Main Street."

Header photo by @hyattregencybellevue


Explore Old Main Street

Packed with family-friendly activities, lively brunches, enticing cocktail

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The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Bellevue, Washington https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-mountain-biking-trails-in-bellevue-washington/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-mountain-biking-trails-in-bellevue-washington/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-mountain-biking-trails-in-bellevue-washington/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Bellevue is Your Cycling and Mountain Biking Basecamp in Washington

The Pacific Northwest is one of the best regions in the world for mountain biking. Basecamp in Bellevue and you have the whole mountain biking gamut at your disposal - smooth cross-country loops, gnarly freeride lines, and high

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The Best Weekend Getaways to Take in Bellevue This Spring https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-weekend-getaways-to-take-in-bellevue-this-spring/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-weekend-getaways-to-take-in-bellevue-this-spring/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/the-best-weekend-getaways-to-take-in-bellevue-this-spring/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Springtime in Bellevue, Washington is officially in bloom

There are wildflowers to explore and evergreen forests to bathe in. Nestled between the foothills of the majestic The North Cascades NP, Mt Rainier NP & Olympic NP, Bellevue is your basecamp and playground for exciting culinary experiences

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Spring Break in Bellevue https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/spring-break-in-bellevue/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/spring-break-in-bellevue/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/spring-break-in-bellevue/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Bellevue, Washington: A Spring Break Destination in the Pacific North West

Bellevue may be a business hub, but it’s also a prime place to bring the whole family for some leisure time. Spring Break is a great excuse to explore the burgeoning Pacific Northwest city of Bellevue and the beauty of the

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Guide to Visiting the Bellevue Botanical Gardens https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/guide-to-visiting-the-bellevue-botanical-gardens/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/guide-to-visiting-the-bellevue-botanical-gardens/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/guide-to-visiting-the-bellevue-botanical-gardens/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800

Bellevue Botanical Gardens

The Bellevue Botanical Gardens is your gateway to the mossy, forest-y, fauna and flora-abundant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Located on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish people and spanning 53 acres, 15 of which are cultivated, the gardens include

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