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Anna Yan

Anna Yan is the communications manager at Visit Bellevue. She enjoys dining, travel, outdoor adventure, golf, and obsessing over hotels. 

Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals

Perfect if you've got little ones, and equally perfect for a cute date, pumpkin patches and corn mazes are the cornerstone of a classic American fall. It leads the way into spooky season, and the apple ciders, pumpkin pie, and kettle corn along the way make the perfect lead in. Here's what's…

Adaptive Recreation and Experiences in Bellevue

Bellevue is a Wheel The World Verified Destination that celebrates outdoors, community, and inclusivity. Whether on the water, along a trail, or enjoying a day of recreation, people of all abilities can discover adaptive experiences that make adventure accessible. With dedicated programs…

8 Unexpected Outdoor Adventures Near Bellevue

Beyond the city skyline, Bellevue is a launchpad for some of the most unique outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest. From scenic rail biking through the forest to paragliding your troubles away, these adventures are less about lounging and more about moving. If you're ready to trade your usual…

How to Prepare for Seafair Festival

The summer sun is here, the days are longer, and Seafair Weekend is celebrating its 76th Anniversary. All the ingredients for an endless summer are in place, and this multi-weekend festival is the summer activity you won't want to miss. US Navy jets will take off from Boeing Field for one of the…

U-Pick at Bellevue's Blueberry Farms

Don't let the shiny exterior fool you, Bellevue has strong agricultural roots. The city's wetlands feature exactly the kind of soil that blueberries like to live in: acidic, boggy peat mixed with sand. By the 1940s, blueberries had become Bellevue's dominant crop. As urbanization took over, the City…

Eco-Certified Hotels in Bellevue That Walk the Talk

There's a lot of talk about space recently, and typically astronauts and space travelers have noted that the most amazing thing about it is the impeccable view of planet earth. The world symbolizes harmony and beauty, full of natural wonders - which is evermore distinctive when floating in the dark…