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From the Newsroom:

Vote for Bellevue in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Apr 01, 2026

Bellevue, Washington has once again been nominated for the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler...

Light Rail Connects Bellevue to Seattle Across Lake Washington

Mar 28, 2026

The world's first light rail on a floating bridge has opened in the Pacific Northwest,...

Bellevue Transportation Cards Available for Hospitality Partners

Mar 27, 2026

Bellevue is now more connected than ever with the opening of Sound Transit's Crosslake...

Bellevue Cares Shows How Meetings Can Give Back with KidsQuest

Mar 24, 2026

On Monday, March 23, KidsQuest Children’s Museum joined Visit Bellevue’s Hotel...

New Aburi-Robata Dining Experience at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue

Mar 19, 2026

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi has introduced Aburi-Robata, a new sushi bar experience that...

Upcoming Events

AudaTours Seattle Audio Tour: Stories and Curiosities of the University District

Neptune Theatre (Seattle) Apr 10, 2026

Rain once sculpted gold hills where college kids now walk among secrets and shadows. University...

Bellevue College International Guitar Series: João Luiz in Concert

Bellevue College Carlson Theatre Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

The Bellevue College International Guitar Series is honored to present guitarist João Luiz. A...

Bites of Bellevue Walking Food Tour

Apr 10, 2026

Join Bellevue’s first ever food tour! This guided walking tour offers a curated lineup of tastings...

Block Party: A LEGO Day of Play

KidsQuest Children's Museum Apr 10, 2026

Ready... Set…LEGO! Join KidsQuest for its first ever BLOCK Party! Brick by brick we will be building...

Block Party: A LEGO Day of Play

KidsQuest Children's Museum Apr 10, 2026

Ready… Set… LEGO! Join KidsQuest for its first ever BLOCK Party! Brick by brick we will be building...

Community Stages Fund: Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Benaroya Hall Apr 10, 2026

The Seattle Symphony celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Community Stages Fund (CSF) with a free...

Grease

Village Theatre Apr 10, 2026 - May 03, 2026

Ohhh those summer nights! From its earliest performance in a Chicago nightclub through its...

Les Misérables

Paramount Theatre Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of...

Mirra After Party

Mirra Apr 10, 2026

Experience the ultimate weekend vibe at Mirra, where every Friday and Saturday night transforms into...

Ride2Downtown: Cafe An'Clair

Cafe An'Clair Apr 10, 2026

Ride2Downtown spotlights a new Downtown Bellevue business each week from March 29–May 16,...

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Bellevue Fact Sheet

Safe, walkable and easily accessible from anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, downtown Bellevue is a... Read More

Bellevue In The News

Here's what people are saying about Bellevue as a business, leisure, and convention travel... Read More

Logos & Branding

In 2019, Visit Bellevue embarked on a journey to unify Bellevue's tourism and hospitality... Read More

Awards & Accolades

Bellevue is frequently recognized for factors that make a city a great place to visit, live, meet...

Bellevue Content Library

Travel media or a convention group coming to Bellevue, Washington? You are invited to access our...

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From the blog

Spring Day Trip: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2026

Apr 01, 2026

Springtime in the Pacific Northwest is so pretty. It's always fresh and evergreen here, and as...

On Main Street, Women Are Shaping the Heart of Old Bellevue

Mar 23, 2026

Just a few blocks long, Old Bellevue is a whimsical place with brick lined sidewalks, floral...

See the Spring Blooms: Cherry Blossoms, Tulips, and More!

Mar 20, 2026

Warmer weather this winter calls for an early blanket of pink hues in the Pacific Northwest. This is...

Visit the Magical Northwest Trolls

Mar 12, 2026

The Northwest Trolls around Washington The grandeur of the Pacific Northwest’s outdoors is...

Bellevue: A City Painted in the Colors of Holi

Mar 05, 2026

Celebrating Bellevue's Diversity Bellevue is a city known for its vibrant diversity, a place...

Visit Emerald City Comic Con 2026

Feb 17, 2026

What to Expect at Emerald City Comic Con 2026 in Seattle The Emerald City, surrounded by abundant...

Celebrating 100 Years of Black History

Feb 10, 2026

Wishing someone "Happy Black History Month" in February might have once been as offbeat as...

Lunar New Year 2026 in Bellevue: Celebrate the Year of the Horse 🧧

Feb 04, 2026

Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026, marking the first new moon of...

Dumpling Week in Bellevue

Feb 02, 2026

What is Bellevue Dumpling Week? Bellevue Dumpling Week is February 14 - 24, 2026, and that means...

Valentine’s Day in Bellevue 2026: Events, Romantic Dinners, Things to Do

Feb 02, 2026

Love in the air and Cupid must be up to his antics again. There are hearts on windows and menus all...

Super Bowl Watch Parties & Sports Bars in Bellevue

Feb 01, 2026

The seismometers installed at Lumen Field detected that the Seahawks vs.49ers game in the NFC...

Rediscover Wonder at Cirque du Soleil's ECHO, New at Marymoor Park

Jan 28, 2026

The way Cirque du Soleil performers move across the stage induces dopamine in the form of awe and...

Winter Wellness in Bellevue: Where to Recharge, Reset, and Boost Your Immune System This Season

Jan 03, 2026

Our proximity to nature quietly informs a Pacific Northwest mindset that values restoration as much...

Things to Do in Bellevue This January

Jan 01, 2026

After ringing in 2026 with fresh perspectives, January is the perfect month for peaceful nature...

Ring in the New Year in Bellevue: Your Guide to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Dec 26, 2025

It's finally time to close out 2025, and Bellevue rings in the new year with bold, festive...

Where to Find the Best Soups in Bellevue this Winter

Dec 25, 2025

Soup. It's the entrée of the moment. The comforting, slow-simmered, clear-your-sinuses,...

5 Small Towns Near Bellevue for Easy Northwest Escapes

Dec 19, 2025

Traveling to the Pacific Northwest is a treat for the senses, with cascading mountain ranges and...

Shop Local: Top Small Businesses For Holiday Shopping

Dec 11, 2025

Once the pressure of Thanksgiving dinner comes off, the sleeves go up and it's time to tackle...

Learn Something New This Winter: The Best Classes to Take in Bellevue, WA

Dec 10, 2025

Winter in the Pacific Northwest is cozy by default. The sound of rain pitter-pattering against the...

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Bellevue: Events, Dinners & Things to Do

Nov 10, 2025

In Bellevue, Thanksgiving brings together a mix of traditional festivities and contemporary...

Slurp Your Way Through Bellevue Noodle Week

Nov 06, 2025

The Pacific Northwest is knee deep in autumn now. The Bellevue air smells faintly of rain and...

Sweet Creations: Bellevue’s Cookie Decorating, Gingerbread Houses & Holiday Workshops

Nov 03, 2025

The holidays are all about chasing that warm, cozy feeling of togetherness, and the joys are a...

November in Bellevue: Events, Food & Fall Adventures

Oct 28, 2025

November is here and Bellevue is dazzling with a variety of exciting fall adventures. Whether...

Fall Flavors: Where To Get Seasonal Specialty Coffee and Pastries

Oct 28, 2025

The Pacific Northwest coffee culture runs deep in Bellevue. This fall, local cafes are serving up a...

Family-Friendly Things To Do in Bellevue For Rainy Days

Oct 24, 2025

We love it here in the Pacific Northwest, a place full of lush landscapes, evergreen trails, and...

BelRed Arts Studio Opens in Bellevue’s BelRed Arts District

Oct 23, 2025

The BelRed Arts Studio has opened its doors in Bellevue, marking a new chapter for the city’s...

Halloween Fun in Bellevue

Oct 18, 2025

Soon, the leaves will turn color, the air crisp, and the sweets pumpkin spiced. (This just in - the...

12 Brilliant Fall Foliage Hikes Near Bellevue for Leaf-Peeping Adventures

Oct 06, 2025

Fall foliage chasing is a real sport out here in the Pacific Northwest. From Bellevue’s...

Celebrating Diwali in Bellevue: Festivals, Parties, and Cultural Experiences 2025

Oct 02, 2025

If you're visiting Bellevue in October, you might be lucky enough to experience celebrations of...

Things To Do in Bellevue October 2025

Sep 27, 2025

Fall is officially in full swing, complete with crisp autumn air, picturesque fall foliage, and cozy...

New Retail Shopping & Eateries at The Bellevue Collection 2025

Sep 22, 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a remarkable year for The Bellevue Collection, which is celebrating...

Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals

Sep 17, 2025

Perfect if you've got little ones, and equally perfect for a cute date, pumpkin patches and...

Adaptive Recreation and Experiences in Bellevue

Sep 16, 2025

Bellevue is a Wheel The World Verified Destination that celebrates outdoors, community, and...

🦀 Bellevue Crab Week 2025: Your Guide to the City’s Ultimate Crab Celebration

Aug 14, 2025

If you’ve ever cracked into a pile of crab legs and thought, “I could eat this all...

8 Unexpected Outdoor Adventures Near Bellevue

Aug 05, 2025

Beyond the city skyline, Bellevue is a launchpad for some of the most unique outdoor experiences in...

Where to get sushi in Bellevue, from omakase to conveyor belt

Aug 04, 2025

With the Puget Sound at our doorstep, Bellevue is plugged into the Seattle seafood supply chain with...

How to Prepare for Seafair Festival

Jul 27, 2025

The summer sun is here, the days are longer, and Seafair Weekend is celebrating its 76th...

Berry Week Bursts to Life in Bellevue: A Sweet Start to Culinary Weeks

Jul 14, 2025

Bellevue Berry Week is July 16-23,2025 By the time mid-July rolls around, most of the Pacific...

U-Pick at Bellevue's Blueberry Farms

Jun 30, 2025

Don't let the shiny exterior fool you, Bellevue has strong agricultural roots. The city's...

Bellevue's Farmer's Market, Produce Stands, and U-Pick Blueberries

Jun 11, 2025

Bellevue's farmer's markets, produce stands, and farm stands are some of the best places...

Eco-Certified Hotels in Bellevue That Walk the Talk

Apr 28, 2025

There's a lot of talk about space recently, and typically astronauts and space travelers have...

Game Plan: Catching Pro Sports Near Bellevue

Apr 24, 2025

So you just landed in Bellevue: bags dropped, latte secured, and now you’re wondering,...

Mariners Game Day Guide: T-Mobile Park by Day, Bellevue by Night

Apr 14, 2025

When baseball season hits Seattle, the energy around T-Mobile Park is electric. Whether you're...

The Pacific Northwest's Grounded Answer to the White Lotus Fantasy

Apr 07, 2025

There’s something magnetic about HBO’s White Lotus. The luxe settings, the poolside...

The Bellevue Wellness Retreat: A Personalized Digital Detox Getaway

Apr 02, 2025

To get away from daily, quarterly, or yearly stressors, a wellness retreat is just what the doctor...

The Hunt For The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus and Sasquatch

Mar 31, 2025

^ Bellevue's Skyline The Pacific Northwest is characterized by vast remote forests, rugged...

Women-Led Restaurants Shaping Bellevue's Food Scene

Mar 13, 2025

"People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child The people of Bellevue...

STEM Adventures: Kid-Friendly Activities

Feb 20, 2025

For a family travel experience immersed in the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math...

Food Guide: Where to grab lunch in Bellevue

Feb 18, 2025

Lunch is quite the event in Bellevue, serving as a midday break that allows you to experience the...

Bellevue After Dark: Live Music, Electric Venues & a Fun Night Out

Feb 10, 2025

Bellevue’s nightlife is entering a new era, infused with fresh energy, bold beats, and...

Media Contact

Anna Yan Communications Manager | Visit Bellevue

Anna Yan, CTA

Communications Manager

With 9 years of communications and public relations experience, Anna manages owned and earned content to inspire overnight stays in the city of Bellevue. After learning her chops in the depths of Hollywood's entertainment scene, she found her calling working with destinations. Contact for: pr, media, owned content, and collaborations.