Guidebook for Bellevue
Sightseeing
Panoramic views of Seattle- worthwhile stop if you’re downtown. From Kerry Park, facing the park, walk left for 0.5 miles along Highland Dr. & explore Parsons Garden
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Parque Kerry
211 W Highland DrPanoramic views of Seattle- worthwhile stop if you’re downtown. From Kerry Park, facing the park, walk left for 0.5 miles along Highland Dr. & explore Parsons Garden
For longer stays, visit Paradise inside Mount Rainier National Park, 2.5 hrs drive in the summer, do check hours & road conditions/traffic on park website.
Book long in advance for memorable stay at Paradise Inn, on-site dining for special occasions. Alternative National Park Inn.
Sunrise Visitor Center is about 1/2 hr closer, only open in the summer.
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Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Paradise Road EastFor longer stays, visit Paradise inside Mount Rainier National Park, 2.5 hrs drive in the summer, do check hours & road conditions/traffic on park website.
Book long in advance for memorable stay at Paradise Inn, on-site dining for special occasions. Alternative National Park Inn.
Sunrise Visitor Center is about 1/2 hr closer, only open in the summer.
Do make time for sunset or sunrise if you’re in downtown Bellevue (10-15 mins drive). Admire the boats or rent a kayak. Relaxing space for kicking back, family friendly.
Meydenbauer Bay Park
Do make time for sunset or sunrise if you’re in downtown Bellevue (10-15 mins drive). Admire the boats or rent a kayak. Relaxing space for kicking back, family friendly.
A Bellevue gem! Friendly place for all ages to explore meandering paths. Donated by a generous family, former home is now the Café. Even a small suspension bridge, and nook for garden gnome! Donations appreciated.
Garden d’Lights during the holiday season (fee)
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Jardín Botánico de Bellevue
12001 Main StA Bellevue gem! Friendly place for all ages to explore meandering paths. Donated by a generous family, former home is now the Café. Even a small suspension bridge, and nook for garden gnome! Donations appreciated.
Garden d’Lights during the holiday season (fee)
Food Scene
Within walking distance. Lively place for people watching, old friends getting together for some good NW inspired comfort food. Desserts & drinks.
Billiards on the other side of restaurant.
http://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/menu/
Terry's Kitchen
5625 119th Ave SEWithin walking distance. Lively place for people watching, old friends getting together for some good NW inspired comfort food. Desserts & drinks.
Billiards on the other side of restaurant.
http://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/menu/
Close to downtown Bellevue. Homey place for breakfast/lunch. Extra parking at Park & Ride. Don't go if you're in a rush. See if you find the Skipper if you do go. Alternative diner- Lil’Jon for quick service
Head to the end of nearby SE 15th St for a bit of paradise on the water. Narrow street, drive slow.
Stop by Chism Beach Park with a picnic, sloped; handicap access on side street (to the left of main entrance)
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Chace's Pancake Corral
1606 Bellevue Way SEClose to downtown Bellevue. Homey place for breakfast/lunch. Extra parking at Park & Ride. Don't go if you're in a rush. See if you find the Skipper if you do go. Alternative diner- Lil’Jon for quick service
Head to the end of nearby SE 15th St for a bit of paradise on the water. Narrow street, drive slow.
Stop by Chism Beach Park with a picnic, sloped; handicap access on side street (to the left of main entrance)
In downtown Bellevue for a special occasion. The views. Dining hours vary (dinner hrs at last check)
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Daniel’s Broiler’s
10500 Northeast 8th StreetIn downtown Bellevue for a special occasion. The views. Dining hours vary (dinner hrs at last check)
Quick nearby go-to for local Asian food. Request less oil/salt if desired.
Other quick dining options: Musashi’s in Factoria for sushi (T&T supermarket opening 2025)
Pho Kim (Vietnamese) in Renton
Dim sum at Royal Feast Kitchen (10-15 mins drive), then if you have room, Mercury’s Coffee in sight.
Local dim sum: Top Gun in Factoria
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Yea's Wok
6969 Coal Creek Pkwy SEQuick nearby go-to for local Asian food. Request less oil/salt if desired.
Other quick dining options: Musashi’s in Factoria for sushi (T&T supermarket opening 2025)
Pho Kim (Vietnamese) in Renton
Dim sum at Royal Feast Kitchen (10-15 mins drive), then if you have room, Mercury’s Coffee in sight.
Local dim sum: Top Gun in Factoria
Essentials
Jax Dog Drop - Bellevue
5919 119th Ave SEA nearby place for your pet.
Nearby plaza with many conveniences, drugstore, UPS shipping & dining options. QFC grocery across the street.
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Safeway
15100 SE 38th StNearby plaza with many conveniences, drugstore, UPS shipping & dining options. QFC grocery across the street.
10 mins neighborhood walk to old, handy Newport Hills Shopping Center, with Mail Box postal store with Printing services, dry cleaner, local restaurants (pizzeria, burgers).
Nearest Gas station Chevron, quick tire service.
5808 119th Ave SE
5808 119th Avenue Southeast10 mins neighborhood walk to old, handy Newport Hills Shopping Center, with Mail Box postal store with Printing services, dry cleaner, local restaurants (pizzeria, burgers).
Nearest Gas station Chevron, quick tire service.
Everything Else
Nearby shops about 10 mins. north, for wider selection of most things you need with Target.
AMC Movie Theatre, USPS (post office) are in the same area.
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Factoria Square Mall Southeast
Factoria Square Mall SoutheastNearby shops about 10 mins. north, for wider selection of most things you need with Target.
AMC Movie Theatre, USPS (post office) are in the same area.
Nearest Emergency is 15 mins north, 6 miles.
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Overlake Hospital Medical Center
1035 116th Ave NENearest Emergency is 15 mins north, 6 miles.
Short drive, great activity even for non-golfers. Panoramic views, dining, mini golf ($10 for the kiddos). Facing club house (big building), walk on the left along path to pro shop and views.
Magical, almost transported to Scotland, to hear Neil the bagpiper at sunset. Good luck!
Newcastle Golf Course Driving Range
Short drive, great activity even for non-golfers. Panoramic views, dining, mini golf ($10 for the kiddos). Facing club house (big building), walk on the left along path to pro shop and views.
Magical, almost transported to Scotland, to hear Neil the bagpiper at sunset. Good luck!
Shopping
Downtown Bellevue has many dining & shopping options. Downtown Park has ice skating during the Xmas season. Nice outdoor area for strolls in mild weather.
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Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareDowntown Bellevue has many dining & shopping options. Downtown Park has ice skating during the Xmas season. Nice outdoor area for strolls in mild weather.