Bellevue, Washington is located in the Puget Sound region just a few miles east of Seattle. The city was founded in 1869 but was not incorporated until 1953. Bellevue (a French term for "beautiful view") is a city that fits its name and is one that is surrounded by wilderness, mountains and water that offer incredible views.
There are a wide range of activities available in Bellevue that will meet the tastes and desires of most every visitor. The Bellevue Arts Museum has exhibits that focus mainly on the local artists. The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art offers one of the largest doll collections that can be found anywhere in the world. The city also boasts 46 three-dimensional artworks in the biennial Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition.
The weather in Bellevue is quite pleasant. Summer high temperatures usually stay around 70F. Winter low temperatures only occasionally fall below freezing. The summer months are likely the best time to visit the region for the weather.
Cheap flights to Bellevue can be found through the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Flying in from Los Angeles you can find cheap airline tickets starting around $175 US. Cheap airline tickets from New York will cost a bit more with rates starting around $300 US.
You will find a wide variety of accommodations available in Bellevue - from the plush to the plain and everything in between. Cheap hotels in Bellevue can be found all around the city. Near downtown the cheap hotel rooms will start around $150 US.