Bellevue, Washington, is the kind of place where nature, culture, and community aren’t competing forces - they coexist seamlessly. Just across Lake Washington from Seattle, this lakeside town has quietly become one of America’s most compelling small cities.
Old Bellevue
Bellevue Main Street is known as old Bellevue, is the town’s heart. Old Bellevue preserves the neighborhood soul of the city, where you can find independently owned cafés, family-run restaurants, and boutique shops.
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In the wintertime, you can walk around Bellevue Square and enjoy “Snowflake Lane,” a nightly holiday parade of live drummers, dancers, characters, and snowfall that has drawn families from across the Pacific Northwest for nearly 20 years.
See MoreBellevue Botanical Garden
For plant lovers, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is a 53-acre oasis of native flora, sculptural landscapes, and seasonal events.
See MoreVon Sauna
Vaughn sauna is Washington’s first public floating sauna. Here you can experience the magic of an authentic sauna and a natural cold plunge. Super cool.
See MoreMatcha Magic Bellevue
A cute matcha café in Old Bellevue, which celebrates Japanese tea culture and modern wellness through immigrant-founded entrepreneurship and a devotion to authenticity.
See MoreBellevue Arts Museum
The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) showcases contemporary visual art, craft, and design with rotating exhibitions that highlight local, national, and international artists.
See MoreMeydenbauer Bay Park
Within five minutes of downtown, Meydenbauer Bay offers direct access to kayaking and paddleboarding on Lake Washington. It’s also a beautiful place to bring a picnic and watch the sunset.
See MoreThe Shops At The Bravern
The Shops at The Bravern is a luxury shopping and dining destination in Bellevue featuring high-end brands like Gucci, Hermès, and Valentino.
See MoreSeastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is a stylish, award-winning seafood restaurant known for its fresh seasonal seafood, sushi, and expertly prepared raw bar offerings. It is the perfect spot to indulge.
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