Popular Gardens in Bellevue

"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful. On calm weekdays, the place feels really…"

"It’s not exactly a museum but it’s so beautiful we had to include it in this list of free museums in Seattle."

"The self-taught Japanese master landscaper Fujitaro Kubota (1879-1973) was a horticultural trailblazer, using time-honoured Japanese techniques while embracing plants and trees native to the Pacific Northwest. Running a successful gardening business in South Seattle, Kubota developed this exquisite show garden, creating hills, valleys, streams, waterfalls, ponds and rocky outcrops in 20 acres. The Kubota Garden was a labour of love spanning five decades and purchased by the City of Seattle in 1987."

"With its neat, symmetrical lines and delicate stones and water wheels, the Kubota Garden will let you travel to Japan without stepping foot out of Washington. It’s one of the most gorgeous places to see in all of Seattle. Part of its beauty comes from the fact that it was a labor of love."

"This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest. See All 114 Things to Do in Seattle"

"The best of the monuments in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park is a stunning conservatory modelled on London’s Crystal Palace and completed in 1912. This wrought iron and glass wonder is composed of 3,426 glass panels and houses the park’s collections of bromeliads, ferns, palms, cactuses/succulents and seasonal plants. The heat and humidity varies from area to area and is computer controlled, rising to 27°C in the cactus house."

"Volunteer Park Conservatory, a Victorian-style greenhouse and botanical garden, is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Built in 1912 using 3,426 glass panes, the conservatory is as delicate as it is distinctive. It may even be a familiar sight to those across the pond as it is modeled after London’s elegant Crystal Palace."

"Modeled after the “Crystal Palace” of London, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is a stunning example of man-made architecture. Glass walls are fitted into steel and iron frames. Victorian-style decorations give an ornate flair to everything from the windows and trellises to the doorknobs and flowerpots."

"Acting as a 3.5 acre urban sanctuary, the Japanese Gardens provide guests with winding paths full of stones, water, lanterns, bridges, buildings, plants and animals. The park is one of the most highly-renowned Japanese-styled gardens in North America, and well deserved. It's been operating since 1960, all thanks to landscape genius, Juki Lida."

"If you head to the Madison Park neighborhood, you’ll find this beautiful Seattle Instagram spot. You can walk around the colorful garden for a small admission fee and sit on the benches, soaking it all in. Some people are here for hours taking pictures of everything, as it’s one of the most Instagrammable places in Seattle."

"Hidden within Madison Park is the beautiful Seattle Japanese Garden. For just a small fee you can walk the grounds of this vibrant garden. Visiting in spring coincides with the blooming of many of the garden’s flowers."

"To the north of downtown Seattle is the neighbourhood of Ballard, home to Sunset Park. Placed above the busy bay it’s a wonderful spot to watch the sailboats and ships glide on by. As you can tell by the name the sunset views are the real appeal of this hidden Seattle gem."

"If you’re looking for some fairytale vibes, this is the place for you. Visit from May to August, and experience the most fragrant garden filled with beautiful blooms."

"The Seattle Chinese Garden is a Seattle Parks and Recreation partner that offers free public access to a lush, beautiful garden within West Seattle. The garden is a traditional Sichuan-style Chinese garden, the only one of its kind outside China, that celebrates Seattle's rich Chinese heritage."

"At an area of 11 acres, the Centennial Park, previously known as the Elliott Bay Park is one of Seattle’s most famous waterfront parks. It is often confused with Myrtle Edwards Park since both of them are connected. The main difference is that Centennial Park is operated by Seattle port whereas Seattle City manages myrtle."

"Myrtle Edwards is a city park on the Elliot Bay waterfront, less than a half-mile southwest of the Space Needle and Seattle Center. A standard route to access this beautiful waterfront space is through the Olympic Sculpture Garden. Myrtle Edwards winds next to the shoreline with a 1.25-mile paved bike trail."

"Chef and owner Mark Schroder wedged a custom wood-fired grill into a tiny space to make food that flits between his Midwestern upbringing and Korean-inflected training. Those flames deliver shareable plates of pork belly in fermented molasses, or a kale salad that will stand out in memory against the thousand other kale salads in town. The menu’s tiny, but most diners wisely go for the Opus Feast, a $55 deal of a tasting menu that summons its inspirations everywhere from banchan to lamb spam, and benefits from Schroder’s whole animal program."

"A post shared by Buddha Bruddah (@buddhabruddah) on Mar 3, 2020 at 4:41pm PST. Enjoy a fusion of Thai and Hawaiian dishes for pick-up or delivery. The family-owned joint has wonderful Thai iced teas and huge portions."

"American , Thai"

"This more-than-century old place is in the absolute center of Seattle tourism, located inside the main arcade, so one couldn’t be blamed for being skeptical about the food. But the oysters here are excellent, and the fish and chips are a strong contender for best in the city. Plus, the draft beers are served in the frostiest mugs ever, and the view is amazing."

"A post shared by DongMin Jeon🌙 (@jeondm) on Oct 1, 2018 at 10:03am PDT. Have you seen Tom Hank’s and Meg Ryan’s Sleepless in Seattle?. Did you know that this restaurant had a special appearance in one of their scenes?"

"Born in 1985, this longtime Central District favorite made a triumphant return to the Central District with great fanfare. The new outpost has a full menu featuring staples such as the much-coveted fried catfish, snapper, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. Diners should expect beer and wine offerings soon, as well as community events, including musical performances."

"Of course, we cannot forget about ice cream, which people in the NW eat year round (whether it’s hot or cold outside). Sugar Plum Bakery has brownies and cookies of all sorts as well as these amazing seasonal ice cream bowls, including orange ginger and caramel pear during the spring. You can also individualize your own bowl, get soft serve, or grab a scoop of ice cream on a sugar cone (GF and non-GF available)."

"Vegan champion Makini Howell doesn’t spread the plant-based gospel through savory dishes alone, oh no. The restaurateur’s quaint sweet shop dispenses soft scoops of seasonal delight: hibiscus cherry ginger, rhubarb orange blossom, and avocado lavender with black pepper, which isn’t too floral or spicy but balanced despite its atypical combo. A whole lot of lattice."

"A post shared by Ronnie 🌀 Coming Full Spiral (@comingfullspiral) on Oct 16, 2018 at 2:12pm PDT. Sugar Plum is a bliss for those who have a sweet tooth. They have been serving vegan baked dishes to North California since 2009."

"During the warm summer months, families line up outside to get a huge scoop of this delicious premium gelato, handcrafted one pan at a time from an old-fashioned Italian recipe. Indulge in one of their many flavors including amaretto, cappuccino, chocolate, strawberry, mango, lemon or coconut or go for a pan dolce gelato “popsicle” or one of the many frozen sandwiches heaped with the Italian treat. Kirkland109 Park Ln.Kirkland, WA 98033425-739-9339"