Bellevue, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Bellevue is a vibrant city in Washington State, known for its modern urban landscape, lush parks, and proximity to Lake Washington. Come enjoy a blend of upscale shopping, fine dining, and relaxing outdoor activities.

Top things to do in Bellevue

Things to do in Bellevue include Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue Downtown Park, Meydenbauer Beach Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Bellevue

Here is what 3 days in Bellevue look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Bellevue Botanical GardenBotanical garden · Wilburton
    2.2 km (🚶 34 min)
  2. 2
    Kelsey Creek Farm ParkRiver · Lake Hills
    6.8 km
  3. 3
    Marymoor ParkNature reserve
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Day 2

Stops
5
Walking
42 min
  1. 1
    KidsQuest MuseumChildren's museum
    700 m (🚶 12 min)
  2. 2
    Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM)Art museum · Downtown Bellevue
    200 m (🚶 9 min)
  3. 3
    Bellevue SquareDowntown Bellevue
    350 m (🚶 10 min)
  4. 4
    Bellevue Downtown Park
    600 m (🚶 11 min)
  5. 5
    Meydenbauer Beach ParkPark · Meydenbauer
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
52 min
  1. 1
    Mercer Slough Nature ParkEastgate
    2.6 km (🚶 52 min / 🚌 21 min)
  2. 2
    Newcastle Beach Park
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Bellevue?

Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue Downtown Park, Meydenbauer Beach Park, Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Newcastle Beach Park, KidsQuest Children's Museum and 9 more. Bellevue Botanical Garden: A beautiful garden with diverse plants, pleasant paths, and stunning design, perfect for a relaxing stroll in nature.

What can you do in 3 days in Bellevue?

Day 1: Bellevue Botanical Garden, Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Marymoor Park. Day 2: KidsQuest Museum, Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), Bellevue Square, Bellevue Downtown Park. Day 3: Mercer Slough Nature Park, Newcastle Beach Park.

Which areas should you explore in Bellevue?

The itinerary for Bellevue runs through Wilburton, Lake Hills, Downtown Bellevue, Meydenbauer and Eastgate.

Which museums are worth visiting in Bellevue?

Museums worth visiting in Bellevue: KidsQuest Children's Museum (Downtown Bellevue), Seattle Art Museum, Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) (Downtown Bellevue) and KidsQuest Museum.

What parks and gardens are there in Bellevue?

Parks and gardens in Bellevue: Bellevue Botanical Garden (Wilburton), Meydenbauer Beach Park (Meydenbauer) and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

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