Bellevue Homes for Sale
The City in a Park
Bellevue is the high-tech and retail center of the Eastside, with more than 150,000 jobs and a downtown skyline of gleaming high-rises. With beautiful parks, top schools and a vibrant economy, Bellevue is routinely ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the country (Livability.com and 24/7 Wall Street). While business booms downtown, much of Bellevue retains a small-town feel, with thriving, woodsy neighborhoods and a vast network of trails. With nearly 100 parks, Bellevue is known as “a city in a park.” The city’s crime rates are consistently low. Retail options abound in Bellevue, while artists from around the country enter striking new works in the biennial Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition. Bellevue’s agrarian traditions are celebrated in the spring and fall at popular fairs at the Kelsey Creek Farm Park. More than 300,000 people visit the downtown area the last weekend in July each year for arts and crafts fairs. For more details, check out the Visit Bellevue website.
Things to do in Bellevue
Parks, nature trails, museums and art,
Welcome to Bellevue, Washington, a one-of-a-kind place that offers the ultimate in shopping, dining and cultural attractions, surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor spaces. Miles of nature trails, public parks and swim beaches are walking distance from downtown for a workout or unwinding. Numerous spas, museums, and art exhibitions are located in Bellevue. Bellevue is also your gateway to the entire Puget Sound Region. Within minutes you can explore Seattle’s culture and history, visit Kirkland’s waterfront parks and galleries or tour Woodinville’sWine Country, home to over 100 wineries and tasting rooms. There are so many things to do in and around Bellevue that it comes down to how much time you have and whether your desire for adventure tends toward the urban or the pursuit of nature. Whatever your passion, or to discover a new one that is uniquely Northwest, get out there!
Parks, shopping, Culture, & more parks!
Walking trails, kayaking, and lounging amongst the city skyline.
Whether you wish to extend your Seattle experience beyond the city center, or you’re in the Puget Sound region on business, there are many reasons you’ll want to spend time in Bellevue. Located across Lake Washington from Seattle, this eastside city has a thriving downtown and a wealth of outdoor spaces. Dedicated shoppers will enjoy the high-end retail options. Shopping in Bellevue: The Bellevue Collection
Take in a Show or Performance at Meydenbauer Center Bellevue’s major meeting and event facility, Meydenbauer Center is also the performance venue for numerous local arts organizations. The 410-seat Theatre at Meydenbauer Center offers an ever-changing calendar that includes classical music, plays and musicals, ballet and dance, and documentaries and film. Here are just some of the many performing arts groups that you might see: Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, Lyric Opera, Bellevue Civic Theatre, Bellevue Chamber Chorus, The Attic Theatre. Bellevue Arts Museum, Focusing on fine craft and design, this downtown Bellevue museum displays the works of artists from the Northwest and around the world. During your visit, you might see ceramics, textiles, art jewelry, or found-object sculpture. Exhibits change throughout the year. The Bellevue Art Museum also has an outstanding gift and book store. Outdoor Parks: Bellevue Botanical Garden: 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, Washington,Official site: http://www.bellevuebotanical.org/ , Mercer Slough Nature Park: 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue, Washington, Bellevue Zip Tour: 450 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue, Washington: http://www.bellevueziptour.com/, Meydenbauer Beach Park: 419 98th Ave NE, Bellevue, Washington.