Must See Sights and Landmarks in Bellevue Area

"As the iconic tower that defines Seattle’s skyline, the Space Needle (*400 Broad St; spaceneedle.com) is a go-to for world-class views—all the more so since a stunning renovation in summer 2018. Experience the sensation of floating above the city on the open-air observation deck, and dare to look down through the rotating glass floor on the lower deck. Steel your nerve for altitude adjustment at Atmos, the Space Needle’s glass-floor wine bar in the sky."

"Experience one of the top Seattle family attractions by taking an elevator up 605 feet to enjoy the incredible view. Hot of an extensive renovation, visitors can also now experience the world’s first rotating glass floor!. On a recent visit with 5 children (not all mine), we found that the kids all especially enjoyed the interactive touch screen activities."

"Another view in Seattle that’s hard to top is the one from Sky City—the rotating restaurant at the top of the Space Needle. Sure, it’s got a slightly touristy twinge to it, but where else are you going to get a complete 360-degree view of the city, lakes and Puget Sound?"

"Army Corps of Engineers, the busiest set of locks in the United States allows water traffic to travel between the tidal waters Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This waterway passes through Seattle’s inland freshwater lakes, via Lake Washington, Portage Bay, Lake Union and Salmon Bay, where it meets Puget Sound. The locks have permanently changed Seattle, lowering the water level on Lake Washington and Lake Union by 2.7 metres, giving rise to many miles of new land on the lakefronts."

"Seattle shimmers like an impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks. Here, the fresh waters of Lake Washington and Lake Union drop 22ft into saltwater Puget Sound. You can stand inches..."

"There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie about seeing two bodies of water, right next to each, at different levels."

"Not only does the Seattle Library design look rad, but it’s also practical. The 9,994 pieces of exterior glass are intended to pique the curiosity of passersby, but they’re also designed to use natural light more or less depending on a room’s purpose. The landscaping outside is irrigated as often as possible by an onsite 38,500 gallon rainwater collection tank."

"Built: 2004Designed by: Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-RamusHeight: 185 feetAddress: 1000 4th Ave. In 2005, the Seattle Central Library building won a national award from the American Institute of Architects as one of its favorite 150 structures in the United States. In a way, the building was built inside out."

"This cool building in Seattle is perfect for dynamic photos, take advantage of the symmetrical lines, and get creative!. The postmodern architecture designed by Rem Koolhaas and Joshua Prince-Ramus is the perfect setting for an out-of-the-ordinary photo."

"Before the Space Needle the tallest building in Seattle was the Neoclassical Smith Tower, the city’s first skyscraper. This 38-storey building on Pioneer Square was the city’s first skyscraper, 148 metres high and one of the tallest towers outside of New York City at that time. The Smith Tower is named for its financier, Lyman Cornelius Smith, who made his fortune in the typewriter business."

"Just from looking at the Smith Tower building that was constructed in the early 1900s, you might wonder why it’s a popular Seattle Instagram spot. Trust me and take the elevator up to the top to see why that completely changes. You’re greeted with a 360-degree view of Seattle as you walk around the observatory deck."

"The Fremont Troll is a huge art sculpture set (rather creepily) beneath the Aurora Bridge in Seattle's hip and trendy Fremont neighborhood. A sprawling and unique piece inspired by "Three Billy Goats Gruff," a Scandinavian tale, this strange-looking attraction has been the subject of many photographs. After some point-and-shoot beneath the bridge, stroll the nearby streets of Fremont to glimpse at its brimming coffee houses, vintage stores, antique shops, pubs and fashion boutiques."

"In 1990 the Fremont Arts Council commissioned a piece of public art for space below the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge, as it had become a haunt for antisocial activity. Their pick, by a team of four local artists, was the Fremont Troll, a now iconic sculpture, 5.5 metres tall and composed of 6 tons of reinforced concrete. As a witty touch the troll holds an actual Volkswagen Beetle in its left hand, as if it has just snatched it from the road."

"Sports fans should take a tour at CenturyLink Field or Safeco Field. Once you’ve worked up an appetite again, go for a casual meal at Canton Wonton House or take your time at Red Lantern."

"Many important architectural heirlooms are concentrated in Pioneer Sq, the district that sprang up in the wake of the 1889 Great Fire. Instantly recognizable by its handsome redbrick buildings, the neighborhood's predominant architectural style is Richardsonian Romanesque, strongly influenced by America's Chicago School."

"Once you get off the boat head straight up the Ferry Walkway to 1st then turn right and go 2 blocks to Pioneer Square. This lovely little green scape is surrounded by late 1800’s Romanesque Revival style buildings, with a plaza full of quaint bistro tables & bocce ball courts."

"There are currently three locations throughout the city, but we recommend with our two day itinerary of Seattle to head to the Pioneer Square location to stay on track. Explore Pioneer Square"

"1 km from city center 38 out of 191 places to visit in Seattle. Located in Downtown Seattle, the Christ Our Hope Catholic church welcomes all and intents to spread Christianity faith, hope, and love through their vibrant celebrations, evangelization, and outreach programs. The church has a nice community of people that makes everyone feel welcomed and at home."

"Located in Downtown Seattle, the Christ Our Hope Catholic church welcomes all and intents to spread Christianity faith, hope, and love through their vibrant celebrations, evangelization, and outreach programs. The church has a nice community of people that makes everyone feel welcomed and at home. Address: : 1902 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101"

"Below Queen Anne Hill at the northern fringe of Seattle’s downtown, the Seattle Center is a cultural, arts and entertainment zone on 74 acres. This Modernist cityscape was all built for the 1962 World’s Fair, which gave a shot in the arm to the city’s economy and cultural life, and pulled in more than 2.3 million visitors. The Seattle Center’s emblem is the Space Needle, which we’ll come to next, but as we’ll see there’s a lot more packed onto the site, from museums to performing arts venues and the 18,600-seater KeyArena."

"Last but not least, there's the always entertaining Seattle Center which is home to the iconic Space Needle. However, as impressive as it is, there's a lot more to see and in this Seattle park than just riding to the top of the space needle. There's the fabulous Chihuly Garden and Glass with stunning glass sculptures and there's the international fountain which you can dart between shoots of cold water on a hot summer's day."

"The Seattle Center is an active civic, arts and family gathering place and the place to experience some of the best art and culture in Seattle with kids. It features more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations in the uptown Arts & Cultural District. I would definitely say don’t miss this area."

"Ghostfish serves up top-notch beer that just so happens to be completely gluten-free, even die-hard beer fans can’t taste the difference. Washington’s first and only gluten-free craft brewery ditches the barley and instead crafts their small-batch beers using grains like buckwheat, brown rice, and millet . On offer they have five flagship beers and a handful of seasonal and limited-release beers."

"Kicking butt and taking awards with their “unusual grains” and “legendary taste,” Ghostfish is paradise for the gluten-free among us. If gluten-free beer is not enough, their gastropub menu is also gluten-free and complements any of beers on tap. Learn MoreSee on Map"

"One of the few breweries offering asian infused beer in Seattle, Lucky Envelope Brewing has barrel aged lager and IPAs. Check out their Raspberry Sour Ale, ENIAC Mosaic IPA, Peanut Butter Cream Stout, and Metal Ox Juicy IPA and have a pint at their outdoor beer garden or get a bottle to go."

"Admit it: you miss playing cornhole while shotgunning beers on the lawn of that sketchy fraternity house in college. Lucky Envelope understands you. Their cornhole is on asphalt instead of grass, but their beers are infinitely better than warm Keystone Light."

"Quite possibly the next big thing in Seattle beer Until a few years ago, who knew that a relatively unknown dive in this working class 'hood was turning out one of America's best burgers?. Well, we did, obviously. And who knew a relatively unknown brewery in the same 'hood was turning out some of the city's best beers?"

"Until a few years ago, who knew that a relatively unknown dive in this working class 'hood was turning out one of America's best burgers?. Well, we did, obviously. And who knew a relatively unknown brewery in the same 'hood was turning out some of the city's best beers?"

"Located in the Pike Place Market, Lowell’s Restaurant & Bar was established over a century ago as a combination coffee and peanut roaster and cafeteria for visitors to pick up some coffee and snacks when visiting the market. The cafeteria known as Mannings Cafeteria became Lowell’s in 1957 and has served delicious cuisine and libations for the community ever since. Spanning three floors of seating, the restaurant boasts beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and the ferries crossing Puget Sound and the Port of Seattle."

"Our Blueberry-Lemon Zest-Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes, super tasty!. Your visit to Seattle’s Pike Market is incomplete without a visit to this restaurant. With three floors of seating – each offering mind-blowing views, every detail is supervised very meticulously."

"Not to mention they’ve been open since the 50s so they definitely know what they’re doing. And it just so happens to have the best dining views in town. So if you want a beautiful view and early morning breakfast this is the place to go."

"Rider is a hip eatery inside downtown’s Hotel Theodore specializing in seafood, house-made pastas and wood-fire grilled meats. The kitchen sources impeccable ingredients from Pacif..."

"Cliff House Restaurant is a five restaurant which is situated on a bluff over Commencement Bay in Northeast of Tacoma. It was established in the year 1925 and it still one of the best. From the restaurant, you can see spectacular views like the Tacoma skyline, the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier."

"The restaurant is strategically at a place in the city that lets you enjoy the scenic view of the mountain. Their amazing local cuisine and seafood are affordable to all travelers. Their menu has a variety of meals that will leave you craving for more and hunger to try out their other meals."

"A female only spa (sorry fellas), Ladywell’s focuses on hydrotherapy’s healing powers. They have 3 pools- a whirlpool, a soaking pool, and a plunge pool. They also have a dry cedar sauna, a steam bath and an infrared pink salt sauna with sand floors."

"Year after year, this waterfront Seattle spa receives positive critical reviews and appears on lists of the city’s best spas. Ananya is praised for the quality and variety of its massages facials and other skin care treatment offerings. Seattle A-List Best of 2017’s Day Spa winner, Ananya Spa is located just south of Olympic Sculpture Park."

"This is where we get into the spas that focus on massages and treatments more than communal stuff. Ananya Spa has a wide variety of massages available, ranging from hot stone to Swedish to Thai. There’s also body wraps, facials and waxing too."

"Not to mention they also offer couples packages if you want to have a relaxing day with your SO. And they also run some pretty great specials so be sure to check them out. Where: 2810 Elliott Ave"

"Located in Kirkland’s luxurious waterfront Woodmark Hotel, Still Spa is an Eastside gem. The beautifully-designed health and beauty spa provides an atmosphere that is relaxing in its own right. Add Still Spa’s customizable high-end treatments and friendly, knowledgeable staff, and you’ve got the recipe for a seriously rejuvenating staycation."

"Head to this marina resort across Lake Washington from Seattle for fresh air and pampering. Spa treatments include the Mount Rainier stone revival massage, head-to-toe waxing and creative facials. Guest rooms are tranquil, with understated decor, plush beds and a dreamy pillow menu with options for resting your head."

"Between Bellevue and Kirkland, east of the Seattle metro area, Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa lets you bypass city grit for a more refined retreat. Each guest room has muted tones, plush robes and a spacious bathroom. Wander or bike one of the trails next to Lake Washington, or take a kayak to Yarrow Point."