A History of Art in Bellevue in (about) 1500 Steps

An easy one-hour walking experience exploring Bellevue's creative history.

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Tour Snapshot

  • 1 Hour

  • Easy Walk

  • Downtown Bellevue

About this Tour

The city of Bellevue came onto the map as the arts center of the Eastside, starting with the first Arts Fair in 1947 at “Bellevue Shopping Square”. How have the Arts fared in Bellevue in the almost 80 years since? Come reminisce about a lost past and reflect on an uncertain future.

 

Tour Details

Duration
Approximately 1 hour

Distance
About 1 mile

Meeting Point
Southwest corner of NE 8th Street and 101st Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Walking Difficulty
Easy

You'll Discover

  • How Bellevue became the Eastside's arts center

  • Historic public art and landmarks

  • Stories behind familiar places

  • Bellevue's changing cultural identity

  • Hidden details you may have walked past for years

  • "I've lived in Bellevue for over twenty years and still learned things I'd never heard before. It completely changed the way I look at the city."

    — Karen L., Bellevue

  • "Thoughtful, engaging, and full of fascinating stories. If you think Bellevue doesn't have much history, this tour will prove you wrong."

    — Michael R., Seattle

Ready to Walk?

Looking for something a little different?

Join us as we explore Bellevue's artistic past and imagine where it's headed next.

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