KidsQuest Children's Museum 4091 Factoria Boulevard Southeast, Bellevue, WA 98006, Located in the Factoria Mall, 425-637-8100, Enjoy hours of delight and discovery at this innovative hands-on museum for children and families designed to engage kids from infancy to age ten. KidsQuest is a unique place for fun and exploration. Art, science, technology and daily life experiences are integrated in world-class exhibits with strong ties to the Pacific Northwest. more...

Arts Museum 510 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-519-0770, Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest's center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists. more...

Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005, 425-452-2750, The Bellevue Botanical Garden, which encompasses 36 acres of rolling hills, has appeared in national and international magazines and journals and attracts garden enthusiasts from all over the world. Bellevue's Lake Hills Greenbelt is a 150-acre preserve that features a 1/2-acre wildlife habitat and Kelsey Creek Park is a historic farm preserved as a park.  more...

Kelsey Creek Park 410 130th Place Southeast, Bellevue, WA, Neighborhood park featuring farm animals and picturesque barns that are sure to create fond memories. Features include a picnic shelter with three barbeques, children's play area, and restrooms.

Mercer Slough Nature Park 2102 Bellevue Way Southeast, Bellevue, WA, This park offers over seven miles of trails, a visitors center, environmental education center, picnic areas, waterfront, canoe launch, a blueberry farm, and restrooms. Just minutes from downtown, the Mercer Slough Nature Park is the largest of Lake Washington's remaining fresh water wetlands and Bellevue's largest park.

Vasa Park Resort and Ballroom 3560 West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008, 425-746-3260, Privately owned & operated, Vasa Park is not always open to the public. Please call first as reservations are required. Activities include swimming, waterskiing, picnicking, camping and a boat launch.