Just a short distance of the Interstate-5 highway from the nearby city of Seattle. Bellevue is famous for being the home of the current riches man on earth. And also where his business "Microsoft" situated. It is a picturesque city with typical lushes trees of the north-west. Lake Washington is there for your water sport.
You can feel the influence of wealth anywhere within the city. Mercedes-Benz from Bellevue-Mercedes are mixed into the like of Hummer and Escalade or Avalanche.
Bellevue Square
http://www.bellevuesquare.com/index.php is one of your typical hang-out place. If you are not shopping, it is good for people watching.
When you are hungry after hours mall excercise. You can dine out at the Maggiano's Little Italy. It is just across the street from Bellevue Square in the new Lincoln Square.
http://www.maggianos.com/locations/detail.asp?unit_id=001.025.0197 Reservation is highly recommanded to avoid long wait. But be warn, the servings are huge for even the biggest appetite.
One of the best feature in the shopping district of Bellevue is parking is free just about everywhere. And you feel safe where ever you go. The people are some of the friendliest you can find in United States.
