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Valentine's Day Travel for a Romantic Getaway

A February Valentine-themed weekend getaway makes the late winter month full of excitement and romance. Whisk your date away into the mountains for a snowy ski trip, enjoy cocktails over warm fireplace crackles, relax in luxurious spas, or savor the tantalizing flavors in Bellevue's culinary scene…

Visit the National Parks in the Pacific Northwest

National Parks around Washington The Pacific Northwest is a symphony of natural wonders. Bellevue's skyline is reflected in the waters of Lake Washington, the state's second largest lake, which combined with Lake Sammamish to the east, provides the city with 4 square miles of waterfront. Mount…

New restaurants to try in 2025

2025 promises to be a year for foodies Bellevue's dining scene exploded in 2024, welcoming a wave of exciting new restaurants. From authentic global flavors to innovative concepts, there's something for every palate. Here's a glimpse into some of the city's most buzzworthy newcomers: New Upscale…

Wintergrass 2025: Bluegrass Music Festival

Wintergrass Music Festival It may be winter, but 'tis still the season for music festivals. In Bellevue, Washington, the Wintergrass Music Festival returns February 20-23, 2025 for a family-friendly, four-day, bluegrass and acoustic music festival. Get ready for the biggest names in bluegrass…

New Year’s Eve Parties: Best Events to Ring in 2025

Bellevue is bringing all the vibes this New Year's Eve, with events that mix chic elegance, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re looking for glamour, energy, or family-friendly celebrations, this city has something for every kind of New Year’s reveler. Plus, Bellevue is dripping…

Where to go for happy hour in Bellevue

When the clock strikes 2:00 p.m., Bellevue begins to transform into a vibrant happy hour destination with a wide variety of happy hour and late night happy hour options. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the city offers a variety of swanky cocktail lounges, cool gastropubs, pour-it-yourself…

Celebrating 30 Years of Garden d'Lights

In the beginning, there was light … and a committee. In 1994, the staff and volunteers of the Bellevue Botanical Garden came up with the idea for a monthlong festival that included workshops, musical performances, gingerbread-house building, and the cornerstone of the festival: a botanical light…

Bellevue Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The Holiday Shopping Destination Welcome to the premiere shopping destination of the northwest. As one of the largest shopping cities in this corner of the nation, Bellevue's polished, walkable downtown areas are connected by skybridges, by BellHop the free electric shuttle, and by light rail. The…