Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Bellevue

"The Olympic Sculpture Park is free and open to the public year-round, positioned at the edge of Elliott Bay. Some of its more remarkable sculptures are the Eye Benches and a glass bridge titled Seattle Cloud Cover. Many Seattle residents and tourists come to the park to wander the day away and photograph or admire the installations."

"The serene park is also a top destination for photography in Seattle. Apart from providing lovely greenscapes with sculptures in the background, the view of Elliot Bay and Puget Sound is stunning from here. You can also see Mount Rainier beyond the Puget Sound in clear weather."

"The Olympic Sculpture Park encompasses nine acres near the downtown waterfront. It's one of the largest green spaces in the downtown vicinity, and several eye-catching sculptures adorn the area. The Seattle Art Museum, a mile to the south, administers the park."

"Hard to beat on a sunny spring day, this former military installation has been transformed into a wild coastal park, laced with walking trails and offering glimpses of the Olympic mountains across the water. Discovery Park wasn’t inaugurated until 1973 and the American military only left the area in 2012. It's the largest green space in the city, with 534 acres of forest, meadows, sand dunes and beaches, providing a welcome escape for locals and a vital corridor for wildlife."

"Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest city park with 534 acres of forests, meadows, sand dunes, and beaches. Located around 5 miles from downtown, it’s a tranquil space to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and admire magnificent views of Puget Sound, as well as the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Explore 9 miles of walking trails, admire art at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, and keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles fishing along the water."

"If you want a little bit of everything in a day spent at the beach then you should head to Discovery Park. This park has it all, hiking, beaches, and a whole lot more. Plus its one of the best beaches on the sound and the lighthouse is pretty dang cool."

"Gas Works Park is a National Register of Historic Places-listed public park in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood, located along the northern shores of Lake Union. The park preserves 19.1 acres of the former Seattle Gas Light Company plant, the United States' last operating coal gasification plant. It opened to the public in 1975 as Myrtle Edwards Park, named for a late city council member, and incorporates several elements of the former plant, including pieces that have been repurposed as children's play structures."

"Gas Works might be small compared to other Seattle parks but hosts one of the coolest hangouts spots in Seattle. Located in Wallingford along Lake Union, Gas Works is a 19-acre park that sits on the former Seattle Gas Light Company's gasification plant. Due to this, the park has remnants of the last coal gasification plant in the United States!"

"What was once home to Seattle Gas Light Company’s gasification plant is now a place to fly kites and enjoy a stunning view of the Space Needle and the Puget Sound. I would love to see them turn those giant rusty structures into some cool community space!"

"You too can get that iconic skyline view so often used in establishing shots. That familiar shape that puts the Space Needle front-and-center comes from Queen Anne’s Kerry Park—essentially built for Seattle photo ops. The design-minded can also grab a shot with Changing Form, a steel sculpture Doris Totten Chase designed to frame the view."

"For a beautiful and unique view head to the small neighborhood Kerry Park located in the Queen Anne neighborhood. You could use a visit here as an opportunity to also explore the many boutique stores of the Queen Anne neighborhood."

"Another favorite site that is also free is to go to Kerry Park. You will get an amazing view of the city skyline from a different angle. We stayed here as the sun went down to enjoy the view at night."

"Myrtle Edwards Park is a 4.8-acre urban park near the Seattle neighborhood of Belltown, located along the city's beautiful Elliott Bay waterfront. The park was originally coined as Elliott Bay Park, but in 1976, it was renamed in honor of late city council member and environmental activist Myrtle Edwards. It is open to the public 24 hours a day, located adjacent to Seattle's Centennial Park, and is home to a 1.25-mile bicycle and pedestrian path offering spectacular views of nearby Mount Rainier and Puget Sound."

"This tiny hidden gem is perfect for a quick stop if you’re near Downtown and you want to enjoy the sunset from a peaceful and isolated location. Myrtle Edwards Park is just down the hill from the Olympic Structure Park, and from here you can enjoy incredible views, a sandy beach, and watch the ships and ferries go by. Where: 3130 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121"

"3 km from city center 29 out of 191 places to visit in Seattle. Originally known as Eliots' Bay Park, The Myrtle Edwards Park is a 4.8-acre public park along the Eliot Bay waterfront. With a view of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the park also features two beaches with driftwood."

"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"

"Waterfall Garden Park is a unique secluded park that commemorates the birthplace of the United Parcel Service, originally founded in Seattle in 1907 as the American Messenger Company. The corporation operated solely out of Seattle until the early 1930s, when it changed its name to the now-ubiquitous UPS moniker and eventually moved its operations to Connecticut. Today, the city's Pioneer Square neighborhood is located at the site of the former corporation, with a quaint 22-foot manmade waterfall commemorating the site of the company's founding."

"In all the hustle and bustle of downtown Seattle lives a tony park with a waterfall in it. Waterfalls always make a great photo spot and this one is a real surprise given its location towards the heart of the city."

"Nestled in the heart of Seattle, this magical waterfall garden is perfect for a zen-vibe photo. Take advantage of the trip, grab a book, and head to this Pioneer square oasis for a moment of peace and quiet."

"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 bricks lining the ground and the west side of Occidental Square are an iconic part of Seattle—and make great backdrops. The corridor of trees down the center can also provide some solid, natural framing. A post shared by Camila Picolli (@milapicolli) on May 10, 2018 at 12:35pm PDT"

"Erik Jackson’s White Center shop is a morning trifecta of classic doughnuts, coffee, and ice cream. Sugar and spice dominates but savory options abound, like boiled “p-nuts,” french bread pizza, and a three-egg and cheese breakfast sandwich."

"With over 40 varieties of irresistible donuts to choose from and high-quality coffee to pair them all with, Top Pot Doughnuts truly excels at crafting a delectable experience from start to finish. They started out as a coffee store, so the tasty, hot coffee is certainly taken care of. All you have to do is decide which of their donuts you’re going to try first."

"A post shared by 🍴🌮🍗🍔🥓🍜🍰 (@letseatwithkathy) on Jan 17, 2019 at 7:29am PST. When you mix Hawaiian island flavors with western donuts, you get malasadas from The Donut Lab. Although the Lab doesn’t yet have an official brick and mortar location, you can order your donuts online and receive them in around two days."

"Top Pot has been at it a long time and is a local fave of many. They have over 40 different kinds of tasty baked goods and we can guarantee there’s something for everyone. In our books, it might even be as iconic as Starbucks (but better obviously)."

"The Olympic Sculpture Park is free and open to the public year-round, positioned at the edge of Elliott Bay. Some of its more remarkable sculptures are the Eye Benches and a glass bridge titled Seattle Cloud Cover. Many Seattle residents and tourists come to the park to wander the day away and photograph or admire the installations."

"The serene park is also a top destination for photography in Seattle. Apart from providing lovely greenscapes with sculptures in the background, the view of Elliot Bay and Puget Sound is stunning from here. You can also see Mount Rainier beyond the Puget Sound in clear weather."

"The Olympic Sculpture Park encompasses nine acres near the downtown waterfront. It's one of the largest green spaces in the downtown vicinity, and several eye-catching sculptures adorn the area. The Seattle Art Museum, a mile to the south, administers the park."

"More of a paean to pop than a traditional museum, the just-opened Seattle Selfie Museum is located near the Gum Wall at Pike Place Market. It's a different type of art museum—a place where the art is you!. “Built for the 21st century digital nomad” this place is filled with room upon room of different props for you and your little guys and gals to create the ultimate selfie."

"Had a great time at this establishment.Attentive staff and nice seating; both indoor an out.Loved the food, fried chicken appetizer is wonderful.The sesa..."

"Japonessa Sushi Cocina, a sushi bar and Japanese spot in Pike Market, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 4,608 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1400 First Ave. (between Union and Pike streets) to see for yourself. Deciding when to check out the top spots above?"

"We offer these gorgeous sushi platters for those special occasions, private events & parties that are coming up this... Sushi Kappo Tamura has a commitment to the philosophy of sustainable sushi using seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. The seafood is sourced from local farms and fisheries as far as possible, and produce is grown from their own rooftop garden."

"A standout of the Eastlake area of Seattle, Sushi Kappo Tamura serves authentic Japanese cuisine infused with seasonal ingredients that are grown locally. A creative but extensive ..."

"Some of the town's best sushi, not to mention hot dishes like salt-broiled fish collar or shishito peppers, delivered to you curbside (or summoned via third-party delivery)."