Location: Bellevue
Top Things to do in Bellevue
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bellevue, Washington (WA)
Bellevue (/ˈbɛlvjuː/ BEL-vew) is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. As the third-largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area, Bellevue has variously been characterized as an edge city, a suburb, boomburb, or satellite city. The population was 141,400 in a 2016 census estimate.
Restaurants in Bellevue
1. Bellevue Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 684 reviews
The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. The living collections showcase plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest. Our demonstration of good garden design and horticulture techniques inspire visitors to create their own beautiful, healthy gardens. We provide a place of beauty, serenity, and learning for thousands of visitors each year. There are also many fun things to do throughout the seasons: plant sales, community celebrations, summer concerts, art exhibits and holiday light festivities.
Reviewed By ConnieR1310 - Bellevue, United States
Bellevue Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to experience the natural world of the Pacific Northwest. The paths take you through a great variety of PNW native species of plants and trees. The suspension bridge is fun to walk over. They offer classes to the public on many topics. The "Garden of DeLights" during the holiday season in December is especially beautiful. You will want to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera.
2. Kelsey Creek Park & Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
This park features 150 acres of wetlands and forest.
Reviewed By SueK1232 - Shanghai, China
Kelsey Creek Park and farm has it all: walking trails, a lovely playground, farm animals, even an old home.
3. Chism Beach Park
4. Mercer Slough Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By 402sandrag
Path takes you along the slough with a few educational graphics. There are choices to make as the path goes in different directions. One divergent path took us along a blueberry farm, leaves turning a beautiful scarlet. Definitely worth the walk. We’ll visit again and take a different path next time.
5. Meydenbauer Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By 778yuanz - Seattle, United States
This is a very nice spot near downtown Bellevue - paved trails, a small playground, beach for kids to play, and a beautiful view. Parking lot is small but there's close by parking spots available. Restaurants within walking distance!
6. Downtown Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 505 reviews
Reviewed By SFantle101 - Bellevue, United States
Located just south of the sprawling Bellevue Square shopping mall, this circular park is a beautiful urban oasis. It's especially nice given the building boom of apartments and condos downtown. There's a path around the perimeter for walking or jogging, a large central grass area for frisbee, kite flying or volleyball and a large playground area. Summer movie nights are a family treat, and they're free. Hopefully they will schedule more musical performances there, as the stage area next to the fountain is a great setting.
7. Crossroads Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By SFantle101 - Bellevue, United States
For me, Crossroads is the most appealing mall in Bellevue. It's not so huge like Bellevue Square but still has a good selection of shopping, dining and entertainment options. What really sets it apart is the wonderful sense of community created by the extensive food court, the library and the music stage. There's always something fun going on here. It's a great asset to the community.
8. Crossroads Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By JasonHennig - Renton, United States
This is a great park. One of the best we've been to recently, hands down. There are a couple parking lots, and it can be a little wonky, but once that's out of the way, enjoy the park. Walk around to see the sculptures, and the really quite awesome playground. After that, we took a detour to the shopping area right nearby, which has a few nice restaurants and looks absolutely gorgeous at night.
9. Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 181 reviews
Opens in the Spring of 2005.
Reviewed By BNeibert - Monroe, United States
You must experience the daily 1pm art docent tour! No additional cost and really expands the museum experience. The building is an exhibit in and of itself. Delightful way to spend an afternoon. Did I mention the free parking?
