Bellevue, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 139.8 thous. (2020)Area: 33.73 mi²Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°36'60"N, 122°11'31"W
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Bellevue Top Attractions

Bellevue Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bellevue offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Bellevue Botanical Garden, Downtown Park, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, Bellevue Arts Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • bellevue botanical garden
    Park • Garden • Botanical garden

    Bellevue Botanical Garden

    Bellevue Botanical Garden is a botanical garden east of downtown Bellevue, Washington on Main Street. Established in 1992, many different organizations work to maintain the garden to keep it free of charge.

  • downtown park bellevue
    Park • Playground

    Downtown Park

    Bellevue Downtown Park is a 20-acre park located in downtown Bellevue, Washington, United States, a suburb of Seattle. The park consists of a circular ring with a large central greenspace that is surrounded by a moat and walking trails.

  • cougar mountain regional wildland park bellevue
    47°31'42"N • 122°5'59"W

    Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

    Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is a regional park in King County, Washington, near the towns of Bellevue and Issaquah. The park was established in June 1983 to protect the central core of Cougar Mountain, the park covers 3,115 acres with 38 miles of hiking trails and 12 miles of equestrian trails.

  • bellevue arts museum
    Art museum • Museum • Art gallery

    Bellevue Arts Museum

    The Bellevue Arts Museum is a museum of contemporary visual art, craft, and design located in Bellevue, Washington, part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

  • seattle washington temple bellevue
    Temple • West Lake Hills

    Seattle Washington Temple

    The Seattle Washington Temple is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Bellevue, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington. The temple has a modern single-spire design.

  • phantom lake bellevue
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Phantom Lake

    Phantom Lake is a small lake inside the city limits of Bellevue, Washington, east of Seattle. A 2.6-mile pedestrian trail circles the lake, and according to the city government, Bellevue's oldest and largest trees are there.

  • bellevue city hall
    City hall • Downtown Bellevue

    Bellevue City Hall

    The Bellevue City Hall is a government office building and city hall in Bellevue, Washington. The current city hall, located in Downtown Bellevue, opened in 2006 after the $121 million renovation of a former Qwest data center.

  • lake bellevue
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Lake Bellevue

    Lake Bellevue, also called Lake Sturtevant, is a small lake inside the city limits of Bellevue, Washington. Along with Phantom Lake and Larsen Lake, it is one of three small lakes inside the city, which also borders Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish.

  • beaux arts village bellevue
    Area • Beaux Arts Village

    Beaux Arts Village

    Beaux Arts is a town located in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States. It is the smallest municipality in the county, with a population of 299 as of the 2010 census and a land area of 0.1 sq mi.

  • meydenbauer beach park bellevue
    Park • Beach

    Meydenbauer Bay Park

    Meydenbauer Bay Park is a park located in Bellevue, Washington along Lake Washington. Named after William Meydenbauer, the park features paved and unpaved trails, picnic tables, a playground, a restroom facility and a beach.

  • downtown bellevue
    Neighbourhood • Downtown Bellevue

    Downtown Bellevue

    Downtown Bellevue is the central business district of Bellevue, Washington, United States. It is bounded by I-405 to the east, NE 12th Street to the north, 100th Ave NE to the west, and Main Street to the south, and covers an area of around 400 acres.

  • kidsquest childrens museum bellevue
    Children's museum • Museum • Science museum

    KidsQuest Children's Museum

    KidsQuest Children's Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum that encourages learning through play with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Exhibits and programs are geared towards children 0-10 and their families.

  • meydenbauer center bellevue
    Convention center • Performing arts

    Meydenbauer Center

    Meydenbauer Center is a convention center in Bellevue, Washington. It is located adjacent to Bellevue City Hall and Interstate 405. The center opened in 1993.

  • bannerwood park bellevue
    Park • Woodridge

    Bannerwood Park

    Bannerwood Park is a baseball park in the northwest United States, located in Bellevue, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle. It is the home field of Seattle University, a member of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.

  • bridle trails state park bellevue
    Park • Bridle Trails

    Bridle Trails State Park

    Bridle Trails State Park is a 489-acre state park in the Bridle Trails neighborhood in an unincorporated part of the Eastside area of King County, Washington.

  • bellevue towers
    Skyscraper • Downtown Bellevue

    Bellevue Towers

    Bellevue Towers is a high rise condominium complex in downtown Bellevue, Washington. Construction began in 2006 and was completed in 2009.

  • frederick w winters house bellevue
    Mission Revival Style architecture • West Bellevue

    Frederick W. Winters House

    The Frederick W. Winters House in Bellevue, Washington, United States, was built in 1929 in Mission Revival style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and is the only nationally designated property in the city of Bellevue.

  • wilburton trestle bellevue
    Bridge • Woodridge

    Wilburton Trestle

    The Wilburton Trestle is a historic wooden railway trestle in Bellevue, Washington. Measuring 102 feet high and 975 feet long, it is the longest wooden trestle in the Pacific Northwest.

  • washington square bellevue
    Skyscraper • Downtown Bellevue

    Washington Square

    Washington Square is a 10.5-acre mixed-use neighborhood under construction in downtown Bellevue, Washington, United States.

Things to See and Do in Bellevue by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Bellevue.

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Bellevue – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bellevue, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Seattle Center (Seattle), Space Needle (Seattle), Museum of Flight (Seattle).

  • seattle center7.4 miW
    Park

    Seattle Center, Seattle

    Seattle Center is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. This 74-acre park-like campus is home to some of the city's most prominent landmarks, including the iconic Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP).

  • space needle seattle7.3 miW
    Landmark modern spire with city vistas

    Space Needle, Seattle

    The Space Needle is an iconic landmark towering over Seattle, Washington, epitomizing the city's innovative spirit and futuristic outlook. Standing at a height of 605 feet, this observation tower was constructed in 1962 for the Century 21 Exposition, a World's Fair...

  • museum of flight seattle8.4 miSW
    Exhibits with airplanes and space vehicles

    Museum of Flight, Seattle

    Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the Museum of Flight is a soaring tribute to the human spirit's quest for flight. This comprehensive air and space museum, one of the largest of its kind in the world, offers visitors an unparalleled journey through the history of...

  • seattle art museum6.9 miW
    Spacious home for modern and historic work

    Seattle Art Museum, Seattle

    Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...

  • snoqualmie falls17 milesE
    Natural attraction, Waterfall, Hiking trail

    Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie

    Nestled in the verdant landscape of Washington State, Snoqualmie Falls is a natural wonder that captivates visitors with its raw beauty and powerful presence. This majestic waterfall, located in the city of Snoqualmie, is one of the state's most popular scenic...

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Best Time To Visit Bellevue

Learn when is the best time to travel to Bellevue weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Bellevue?

The top attractions to visit in Bellevue are:

What is the best time to visit Bellevue?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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