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Bellevue’s Specialty Tea & Coffee Shops

Whether you’re in the mood for chewy Taiwanese boba, finely whisked Japanese matcha, or a meticulously pulled espresso, Bellevue has a cup with your name on it. CHICHA San Chen Each Taiwanese bubble tea is brewed fresh (instead of relying on powders) at CHICHA San Chen, where a clean, modern

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Winter Events in Bellevue

Bellevue is a modern city that shines with excitement during the winter season. From late November through the new year, this vibrant destination transforms into a true winter wonderland filled with lights, laughter, and community spirit. There are festive parades, artisan markets, and cozy family

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Bellevue’s Top Trails for Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

The city of Bellevue offers a beautiful combination of temperate winters in town, alongside stunning, snowy mountain views. While you can enjoy the quality dining, shopping and exploring of the city during the winter months, spending time in Bellevue also means ample access to snow sports. If you’re

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Snow Play: Sledding & Tubing Hills near Bellevue

Come winter, downhill skiers and snowboarders flock to the Pacific Northwest from across the country for the fresh powder and challenging runs. But locals know there’s plenty of snow to enjoy beyond the ski resorts. Whether you’re looking for epic sledding hills, family-friendly tubing, or slopes

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Explore Bellevue Like a Foodie

Are you fascinated by food? Do locally sourced, artisanal, seasonal ingredients perk up your palate? If you’re constantly hunting for inspired chefs unveiling exciting creations, there’s a good chance you are a true foodie. And, the plethora of industry-lauded restaurants throughout the Pacific

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Ivy Morris

Ivy Morris is a travel enthusiast whose best days begin with sunrise yoga, eggs Benedict, and strong coffee.

Jenni Gritters

Jenni Gritters is a freelance writer and editor who grew up in the Seattle area. She typically writes about travel, health and parenting and can be found snowshoeing and skiing during the winter months.

Brooke Jackson

Brooke Jackson (she/her) is an internationally published writer, photographer, and producer specializing in adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle stories. Outside of her creative endeavors, Brooke shares her passions by volunteering with Olympic Mountain Rescue.

Kathy-McMahon

Writer Kathy McMahon has savored some of the best meals of her life in the Pacific Northwest.

Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer is an outdoor and travel writer, photographer, guide, public speaker, and author of the guidebook Hiking Waterfalls Oregon and co-author of Hiking Waterfalls Washington.

Debbie Abbott

Debbie Abbott is a freelance writer who grew up spending her summers on the shores of Lake Sammamish and climbing the snowy trails of Mt. Rainier.

Jay Kuehner

Jay Kuehner is a Seattle-based writer, runner, and instructor seeking high ridgelines and long swells in the Pacific Northwest.

Corinne Whiting

When not out exploring our beautiful country and globe, Corinne lives and writes from Seattle. Here she loves playing on and near the water, hearing live music, interviewing fascinating members of her community, and cozying up at welcoming venues like the ones featured in this story.

Elena Acoba

Writer Elena Acoba, CTA, loves hanging with the eGaming community, even though she has a tough time navigating a controller.

Leilani Polk

Leilani has been writing for over two decades and has worked in the Seattle area since moving here in 2016 from St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to raising two daughters with her port captain husband, Leilani enjoys soaking up the Pacific Northwest’s pristine natural beauty, being a coffee and live music enthusiast in a city renowned...

Visit Bellevue

Rooted in the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, Bellevue, Washington offers a curated collection of elevated experiences that puts you on the edge of creativity, innovation and style.

Katarina Polansky

Jacqueline Coleman

Elizabeth Griffith

Heather Larson

Rachel Gallaher

Rachel Gallaher is a Seattle-based writer and the deputy editor of GRAY Magazine.

Jay Keuhner