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  • Swish Swish hot pot in Bellevue, Washington
    Bellevue | Food and Drink | King County

    Top 5 Hot Pot Places to Visit in Washington

    ByMarielle March 13, 2024September 9, 2025

    What is hot pot, you may ask? A wholesome meal with a soup base and dipping ingredients (meat and vegetables.) It is a comfort food worth trying, especially during the fall and winter months when it’s cold and rainy here in the Pacific Northwest. Hot pot originated in China – making it a fan favorite…

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  • espresso at Third Culture Coffee in Bellevue, Washington
    Bellevue | Coffee | Featured | Food and Drink | King County | Seattle

    A Visit To Third Culture Coffee

    ByNatalie Benson January 15, 2021March 18, 2024

    Located in Old Bellevue is the unique and aesthetic Third Culture Coffee (3C). The cafe sits in an apartment building’s retail space and is conveniently less than a block away from Bellevue Park. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted with a friendly hello from a barista and by the giant copper 3C logo painted on…

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  • rain falling on rainbow umbrella
    Bellevue | Family Fun Day | Fun with Kids | King County | Recreation | Seattle | Things To Do

    When It Rains- Kid Edition

    ByExplore Washington State October 23, 2018January 21, 2025

    This guest post was written by Mercedes Benedict. A toddler mom and lover of the outdoors, you can find her and her toddlers adventures at: @maxwellandbeatrix Letโ€™s be honest, most kids love it when it rains, itโ€™s the parents who donโ€™t. Iโ€™m not a huge fan of rain but I prefer rainy outdoor activities to children jumping…

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    Bellevue | Destinations | Things To Do

    Bellevue Botanical Garden

    ByScott Cowan February 28, 2017November 17, 2024

    The Bellevue Botanical Garden boasts 53 acres of lush gardens, wetlands and restored woodlands, making it a popular destination for both visitors and residents. The best part is that it’s free and open daily! A Public Park The Seattle-Tacoma area does a fantastic job of providing and maintaining a large variety of public parks. The…

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