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Bellevue serves up the best of all worlds—metropolitan amenities, minus the big-city hassles. Close to such noteworthy attractions as Pikes Place Market and Chihuly Garden & Glass, Bellevue exists as a place apart. From the Sky View Observatory—the tallest public observatory in the Pacific…

From toddlers to teenagers, Bellevue’s youngest visitors are treated to pleasant surprises at every turn. Young 'Uns Geared to children ages 0–10, KidsQuest Children’s Museum provides a buzz of activities. Kiddos will clamor to scale the two-story Atrium Climber or drive a semi-sleeper cab in the…

Elevate your Bellevue getaway with chic shopping, dining & amenities Cocooned between the foothills of the Cascades and the fresh waters of Lake Washington, Bellevue has made a name for itself as an elegant outpost of the Pacific Northwest, offering comfort and luxury that’s otherwise hard to find…

The weather is getting warmer and days are getting longer, which means we’re entering some of the best days here in the Pacific Northwest. Now is the perfect time to get out and explore Bellevue. Bellevue’s central location between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, and easy access to the Cascades…

My girlfriend, Natalie, was finishing graduate studies at a university in the desert southwest while I remained in Seattle, anchored at work. We were reuniting for a weekend, pining for nature and outdoor activities. Our selected destination was an almost unbelievably short jaunt for me: Bellevue, a…