Bellevue

Located just east of Seattle, Bellevue is Washington’s fifth-largest city and one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the state. Residents of this gorgeous Pacific Northwest city will enjoy a vibrant lakeside setting plus an array of big-city attractions, including celebrated restaurants, eclectic shopping and a full calendar of exciting festivals and events.

When you choose a Greystar apartment in Bellevue, Washington, you can enjoy all that this colorful city has to offer from the comfort of your own spacious and stylish private sanctuary.

Home to more than 30 picturesque parks, Bellevue is the perfect place for nature enthusiasts and amateur athletes alike. Bellevue Downtown Park is known for its ample picnic space, beautiful cascading waterfall, half-mile shaded promenade and breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, and Meydenbauer Beach Park is the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing swim or take in the sunset. Robinswood Park, which features an off-leash dog corral, is a prime destination for pet owners and their energetic four-legged companions.

One of the area’s top cities for festival-goers, Bellevue has a celebration for just about everyone. From the Bellevue Jazz Festival to Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection to the Bellevue Strawberry Festival, the city’s public events are nothing short of spectacular. Plus, there are tons more city-sponsored festivals and holiday celebrations!

Whether you’re addicted to seafood or you just can’t turn down a perfectly cooked steak, you’ll find a plethora of enticing restaurants in Bellevue. Try the sushi and Dungeness crab cakes at Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, the salmon carpaccio and filet mignon at John Howie Steak and the bacon-wrapped scallops and Australian lamb chops at Daniel’s Broiler. Popular nightlife spots include Suite Restaurant & Lounge, Bake’s Place, Lucky Strike and Prime 21 Lounge.

Fashion devotees living in Bellevue will find an enormous selection of trendy shops within close reach.  Visit The Bellevue Collection to explore more than 180 popular retailers including Macy’s, Nordstrom and Tiffany’s, and stop by The Shops at the Bravern if you’re a fan of luxury brands such as Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Hermès. Area grocery stores include Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, QFC and Safeway.

Washington residents of all lifestyles will flourish in this vibrant yet scenic metropolis.