Blog https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/ Blog Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:39:42 +0000 Celebrating 30 Years of Garden d'Lights https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/celebrating-30-years-of-garden-dlights/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0800

In the beginning, there was light … and a committee. In 1994, the staff and volunteers of the Bellevue Botanical Garden came up with the idea for a monthlong festival that included workshops, musical performances, gingerbread-house building, and the cornerstone of the festival: a botanical light

]]> Bellevue Holiday Gift Guide 2024 https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-holiday-gift-guide/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-holiday-gift-guide/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-holiday-gift-guide/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800

The Holiday Shopping Destination

Welcome to the premiere shopping destination of the northwest.

As one of the largest shopping cities in this corner of the nation, Bellevue's polished, walkable downtown areas are connected by skybridges, by BellHop the free electric shuttle, and by light rail. The

]]> Top 7 Family Friendly Holiday Activities in Bellevue https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/top-7-family-friendly-holiday-activities-in-bellevue/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0800

We call it the Season of Cheer because the holidays in Bellevue is a magical time of year. 'Tis truly the season where Bellevue transforms into the premiere winter wonderland of the Pacific Northwest - dripping in dazzling holiday lighting displays and full of family-friendly activities to enjoy

]]> Shop Local: Top Small Businesses For Holiday Shopping https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/shop-local-small-businesses-holiday/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/shop-local-small-businesses-holiday/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/shop-local-small-businesses-holiday/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0800

Once the pressure of Thanksgiving dinner comes off, the sleeves go up and it's time to tackle holiday shopping. As the premiere shopping destination of the Pacific Northwest, Bellevue is home to charming boutiques and dining streets, luxury shopping complexes, and everything in between. For Small

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Snowflake Lane in Bellevue: Celebrating 20 Years of Holiday Magic

When the first Snowflake Lane parade took to the streets of Bellevue in 2005, it was meant to be a small, festive event that would bring a touch of holiday cheer to the downtown area. Fast forward 20 years, and it’s become the

]]> Bellevue: The ultimate destination for New Year’s Eve https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-the-ultimate-destination-for-new-years-eve/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-the-ultimate-destination-for-new-years-eve/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/bellevue-the-ultimate-destination-for-new-years-eve/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800

New Year’s Eve gives cause for us all to celebrate 2024! When planning your special night out, there are many things to consider: attire, menu, foot ware choices, and where to stay. Luckily, Bellevue is the perfect destination for the exciting New Year’s weekend getaway you deserve because there are

]]> 5 Fun Winter Activities You Haven't Thought of https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/5-fun-winter-activities-you-havent-thought-of/ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/5-fun-winter-activities-you-havent-thought-of/#comments https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/5-fun-winter-activities-you-havent-thought-of/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

Come late November, Washington becomes a winter wonderland full of fun activities that require little to no experience to participate. In Bellevue, you don’t have to be a daredevil or black diamond skier to enjoy the snow; there are many ways to participate that don’t require racing down a mountain.

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