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Welcome to Aspire by Visit Bellevue, a digital inspiration designed to introduce and highlight our must-see places to experience, eat, play, drink and stay for an awesome Pacific Northwest adventure.

A visit to Bellevue can be many things: An extended weekend of high fashion and elegant nights out. An awe-inspiring journey into nature, where your worries dissipate with the mist. A delectable exploration of world-class international cuisines served in vibrant, welcoming spaces. The stories of Aspire can guide you to your bliss—and also open doors to new discoveries.

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Fun Bellevue Holiday Activities

Fun things to do this Holiday Season Bellevue is the perfect place for a Holiday getaway. Every holiday season, Bellevue’s Season of Cheer transforms the beautiful city into a winter wonderland brimming with joy. There are so many holiday activities to enjoy during your winter vacation; whether you

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The best places to get cocktails in Bellevue

Savoring Bellevue: A Journey of Smoke and Steam

As cooling temperatures hint at the arrival of the fall season in Bellevue, Washington, there’s no better time to visit some of the city’s celebrated bars and restaurants for steamy entrées and smoky beverages for a warming lift. Bellevue’s diverse dining scene hosts an array of enticing options,

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Where to see orcas in Washington

See Something Wild in Bellevue, Washington

The autumn season in the Pacific Northwest is simply irresistible. We cannot help but be invigorated by crisp breezes or beckoned by endless arrays of wilderness, wildlife, and our desire to get in touch with our own wild side. So when fall calls, we’ve got some answers. Bring your binoculars and

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Multicultural Cuisine in Bellevue

From Peking Duck to Michelin Star-Rated Bubble Tea, Take your Taste Buds on a World Journey in Belle

With such a varied, international population, Bellevue is a hub for cultural cuisine. Taste signature dishes from around the globe, without ever leaving downtown Bellevue. No matter your cravings, you’re sure to find something to satisfy them right in the heart of Bellevue. Baron’s Sino Kitchen

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4 Unforgettable Summer Hikes Around Bellevue

4 Unforgettable Summer Hikes Around Bellevue: Where to Enjoy Lake Views, Waterfalls, Wetlands & More

Bellevue is a joy to visit all year long, but there’s something special about summer — when the breeze wafts in off Lake Washington, Mount Rainier towers over the southern horizon, and a steady diet of sunshine pervades the five-day forecast. With the nice weather comes some of the year’s best

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Holiday Nutcracker

Fun Bellevue Holiday Activities

Fun things to do this Holiday Season Bellevue is the perfect place for a Holiday getaway. Every holiday season, Bellevue’s Season of Cheer...

Category: Aspire -Events & Holidays

Where to see orcas in Washington

See Something Wild in Bellevue, Washington

The autumn season in the Pacific Northwest is simply irresistible. We cannot help but be invigorated by crisp breezes or beckoned by endless arrays of...

Category: Aspire -Events & Holidays

We invite you to SUBSCRIBE to receive Aspire by Visit Bellevue direct to your inbox.

Holiday Nutcracker

Fun Bellevue Holiday Activities

Fun things to do this Holiday Season Bellevue is the perfect place for a Holiday getaway. Every holiday season, Bellevue’s Season of Cheer...

Category: Aspire -Events & Holidays

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Meet The Author

Ivy Morris_Aspire Author

Ivy Morris

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

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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.

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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.

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Kathy McMahon

Kathy-McMahon

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

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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.

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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.

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Jay Kuehner

Jay Kuehner

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

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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.

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Elena Acoba

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

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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...

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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.

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Aspire Author

Rachel Gallaher

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

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