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Photo courtesy of Courtesy Visit Bellevue
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Type: Gardens
10Best Says
With 36 acres of beautiful grounds and a vivid display of blooming perennials, this green space is one of Washington state's most beloved gardens. The city of Bellevue maintains the facility, keeping... Read More
With 36 acres of beautiful grounds and a vivid display of blooming perennials, this green space is one of Washington state's most beloved gardens. The city of Bellevue maintains the facility, keeping it in impeccable shape year-round. Explore unspoiled woodlands, Japanese gardens, and the conservation area. Don't forget to browse the garden lovers' gift shop or the botanical library, which has hundreds of books in stock. Guided tours are available. Special seasonal events include the Garden d'Lights: (from November 29 to January 2), which features more than a half million lights that transform the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a winter wonderland.
Hours:
- Daily: dawn-dusk
- Visitor: Center; Daily; 9am-4pm
- Gift: Shop; Daily; 10am-3:30pm
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
- Bellevue's Best Attractions & Activities: "There's no fee to visit the gardens, and from May 1 through October 31, an espresso cart offers coffee, tea and baked goods in the Shorts House."
- Best for Bellevue's Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, consisting of 53 acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands and natural wetlands.
