Guidebook for Bellevue
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Locally grown fresh fruit and flowers open three seasons on Thursday afternoons, a short stroll from the guesthouse
46 locals recommend
Bellevue
Locally grown fresh fruit and flowers open three seasons on Thursday afternoons, a short stroll from the guesthouse
This is a fantastic library, with a large collection of books, music, and DVDs to borrow and computers to use on site. Plus it's an architecturally interesting building with great reading spaces.
17 locals recommend
Bellevue Library
1111 110th Ave NEThis is a fantastic library, with a large collection of books, music, and DVDs to borrow and computers to use on site. Plus it's an architecturally interesting building with great reading spaces.
Fantastic urban park with walking/running loop, glorious expansive fountain, and children's play area.
73 locals recommend
Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th StFantastic urban park with walking/running loop, glorious expansive fountain, and children's play area.
Destination shopping mall -- a little bit upscale, a lot welcoming and friendly. Walkable from the guesthouse for enthusiastic walkers.
334 locals recommend
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareDestination shopping mall -- a little bit upscale, a lot welcoming and friendly. Walkable from the guesthouse for enthusiastic walkers.
Smallish museum which highlights art often ignored by other museums -- textile art, print, origami, jewelry and wearable art, etc.
77 locals recommend
Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way NESmallish museum which highlights art often ignored by other museums -- textile art, print, origami, jewelry and wearable art, etc.
A cool refuge on hot days, especially after a day spent shopping or sight seeing. Walkable from the guesthouse even in winter for enthusiastic walkers.
48 locals recommend
Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas
700 Bellevue Way NEA cool refuge on hot days, especially after a day spent shopping or sight seeing. Walkable from the guesthouse even in winter for enthusiastic walkers.
Wells Medina Nursery
8300 NE 24th Stgreat selection of plants outside the ordinary . . . knowledgeable staff
iconic Seattle landmark, filled with fresh produce, fresh flowers, fresh fish, fresh tourists (well, some of the tourists aren't so fresh)
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Aveiconic Seattle landmark, filled with fresh produce, fresh flowers, fresh fish, fresh tourists (well, some of the tourists aren't so fresh)
a magical place for garden lovers -- in winter it becomes a fantasy land of lights formed in the shape of flowers, a treat for all to see
68 locals recommend
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Sta magical place for garden lovers -- in winter it becomes a fantasy land of lights formed in the shape of flowers, a treat for all to see
skiing/snowboarding is just an hour away -- from bunny slopes with lessons for beginners to double-black diamond runs to challenge the most adventurous snow bum
72 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Pass
skiing/snowboarding is just an hour away -- from bunny slopes with lessons for beginners to double-black diamond runs to challenge the most adventurous snow bum
Opulent shops with valet parking for the most discerning shopper -- and those who like to spot local celebrities
45 locals recommend
The Shops At The Bravern
11111 NE 8th StOpulent shops with valet parking for the most discerning shopper -- and those who like to spot local celebrities
love em or hate em, here is where the brainiacs behind Microsoft work -- well, here on the main campus and in smaller campuses throughout the region
Microsoft W Campus Access Road
Microsoft W Campus Access Roadlove em or hate em, here is where the brainiacs behind Microsoft work -- well, here on the main campus and in smaller campuses throughout the region
Google Building C
747 6th St SouthGoogle's main Northwest campus
Great snow for winter fun and a fun way to experience the sunny side of Mt. Rainier in the summer
60 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdGreat snow for winter fun and a fun way to experience the sunny side of Mt. Rainier in the summer
Plenty of ski runs for all levels of ability including slopes lighted at night
169 locals recommend
Stevens Pass
U.S. 2Plenty of ski runs for all levels of ability including slopes lighted at night
Stunning views, beautiful wildflowers, hiking trails galore--what more can you ask for?
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Stunning views, beautiful wildflowers, hiking trails galore--what more can you ask for?
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StHammering Man and award-winning exhibits
bike, run, walk, rollerblade? The Burke-Gilman Trail--part bumpy trail-bike worthy, part urban smooth cycling--an alternate way to view the city www.seattle.gov/transportation/burkegilmantrailmaps.htm
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman Trailbike, run, walk, rollerblade? The Burke-Gilman Trail--part bumpy trail-bike worthy, part urban smooth cycling--an alternate way to view the city www.seattle.gov/transportation/burkegilmantrailmaps.htm
Iconic Seattle landmark. Seriously. You have to see it to believe it.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthIconic Seattle landmark. Seriously. You have to see it to believe it.
While looking for the Fremont Troll, take a look at this sculpture. Often decorated by anyone having a party.
13 locals recommend
Waiting For The Interurban
601 N 34th StWhile looking for the Fremont Troll, take a look at this sculpture. Often decorated by anyone having a party.
Fans of Twin Peaks will recognize the falls. Climb to the top or get a better view from water level.
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad Ave
Fans of Twin Peaks will recognize the falls. Climb to the top or get a better view from water level.
Food Scene
Good down-home breakfast café an easy stroll or quick drive from the guesthouse.
7 locals recommend
The Brief Encounter Cafe
2632 Bellevue Way NEGood down-home breakfast café an easy stroll or quick drive from the guesthouse.
Popular upscale pastry spot. Our daughters are so enamored with Top Pot coffee, they plan their route to work to include a stop here.
8 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
16095 Cleveland StPopular upscale pastry spot. Our daughters are so enamored with Top Pot coffee, they plan their route to work to include a stop here.
Upscale steak house. Website says "vegan friendly" but my experience is "meat friendly."
52 locals recommend
Daniel’s Broiler’s
10500 Northeast 8th StreetUpscale steak house. Website says "vegan friendly" but my experience is "meat friendly."
Tangerine Thai Cuisine
333 108th Ave NEUpscale Thai.
Andiamo Italian Ristorante
938 110th Ave NEItalian white tablecloth restaurant
Pogacha Bellevue
2707 78th Avenue SoutheastTasty wood-fired pizzas with nice wine list. can be a bit loud at lunch.
Chain restaurant, big portions with tons of calories but loved by many.
26 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
401 Bellevue SquareChain restaurant, big portions with tons of calories but loved by many.
Predictable chain restaurant with predictable food. Popular with post-shopping and date crowd. Open late.
35 locals recommend
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1085 Lake DrPredictable chain restaurant with predictable food. Popular with post-shopping and date crowd. Open late.
Chain Italian, nice atmosphere, decent food with big portions.
8 locals recommend
Maggiano's Little Italy
10455 NE 8th StChain Italian, nice atmosphere, decent food with big portions.
Bellevue Thai Kitchen
14115 NE 20th StFamily friendly restaurant with good food.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant and worth the drive. And for our Chinese-speaking friends, a chance to get authentic Taiwanese food ordered off the Chinese language menu.
17 locals recommend
Yea's Wok
6969 Coal Creek Pkwy SEOur favorite Chinese restaurant and worth the drive. And for our Chinese-speaking friends, a chance to get authentic Taiwanese food ordered off the Chinese language menu.
P.F. Chang's
525 Bellevue SquareUpscale west coast chain. Good service and popular with Bellevue Square shoppers.
Voted best 1st date place in Bellevue. Live music, patio dining, good American and Bistro food
17 locals recommend
Bake's Place
155 108th Ave NEVoted best 1st date place in Bellevue. Live music, patio dining, good American and Bistro food
Long-time fish and steak house favorite. Great for business lunch or while shopping at Bellevue Square.
7 locals recommend
McCormick & Schmick's
700 Bellevue Way NELong-time fish and steak house favorite. Great for business lunch or while shopping at Bellevue Square.
Essentials
Convenient location to pick up groceries and adult beverages a few blocks from the guesthouse. Also has a Starbucks and pharmacy inside.
65 locals recommend
QFC
425 Urban PlzConvenient location to pick up groceries and adult beverages a few blocks from the guesthouse. Also has a Starbucks and pharmacy inside.
Shopping
Interesting combination of breakfast, brunch, and bagels. Parking can be a challenge on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Gilbert's on Main
10024 Main StInteresting combination of breakfast, brunch, and bagels. Parking can be a challenge on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Northwest, California and Southwest cuisine. Parking can be a challenge.
19 locals recommend
Bis on Main
10213 Main StNorthwest, California and Southwest cuisine. Parking can be a challenge.
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueExcellent wine bar and restaurant.