When you stay at the Paragon Hotel, you can make the most of Bellevue tourism and other nearby
attractions. Steps from the finest dining, shopping and entertainment, and only a short drive to
the urban excitement of Seattle and the bucolic beauty of the Cascade Mountains, the Paragon puts
you squarely in the middle of the Pacific NorthwestÕs premier tourism location.
- One block from Meydenbauer Convention Center
- Six blocks from Bellevue Square –
over 200 world class shops and restaurants
- 10 miles from downtown Seattle
- 16 miles from Sea-Tac International Airport
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Sights in Seattle & Bellevue:
located just eight miles east of Seattle, features
over 200 of the nationís finest stores and local boutiques
and draws 16 million visitors a year. It is considered
to be the premier shopping destination in the Northwest,
and one of the best shopping centers in the nation.
Is the soul of Seattle. Continuously operating for nearly a century, the Market's traditions, products, and people create a unique shopping destination and a thriving community.
Home to over 100 fantastic specialty stores and over 15 great restaurant and entertainment venues. Know Before You GoÆ at Redmond Town Center...browse the Web site and discover fun places to shop, dine and play.
See, touch and explore our amazing underwater world at the Seattle Aquarium. Get face-to-fin with marine life and discover the natural wonders of the Puget Sound. What are you waiting for? Dive in!
Washington state's oldest and most prestigious winery offers award-winning wines and a tasting experience second to none at our chateau and historic grounds near Seattle.
Founded in 1962 by ten friends, six of whom were University of Washington professors, Columbia Winery is Washington stateís first premium winery.
The area's best thrill rides and roller coasters plus delicious food, games and all the fun and excitement you can handle!
The Seattle Center Monorail was built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair to provide a crucial link between the fairgrounds and the amenities downtown.
Experience the nostalgia of passenger rail as you ride and dine in our luxurious, vintage rail cars. From Renton to Woodinville, your journey takes you along the shores of Lake Washington and over the historic Wilburton Trestle (102 feet high and 975 feet long).
In May of 1981, Paul Shipman and Gordon Bowker founded
in Seattle, Washington. Their decision to begin was based on two important factors: The import beer market was growing nationwide and the Pacific Northwest had the highest per capita draft-beer consumption in the country. They believed that the region would welcome fresh beer brewed in accordance with European traditions.
Bellevue Art Museum is the Pacific Northwest's center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibition, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists.
Established in September, 1992 in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle), the museum houses more than 3000 dolls on display as well as for sale. Since its inception it has become a "mecca" for doll collectors and enthusiasts.
Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizablestructures in the world. The privately owned Space Needle is managed by the Space Needle Corporation.
Is downtown Seattle's premier shopping, dining and entertainment center. Featuring Tiffany & Co., MaxMara and Coach along with J. Crew, Chico's, Ann Taylor, Helly Hansen, L'Occitane, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble and Williams-Sonoma. An 11-screen AMC Theatres complex. Sky bridge connection to the flagship Nordstrom store. And, lots of affordable parking. It's the place for fashion, food and film. Pacific Place
Parks:
Woodland Park Zoo is a conservation and education institution demonstrating the value, beauty and interdependence of all living things.
Gas Works Park has a Play Area with large play barn, and big hill popular for
flying kites. Burke-Gilman Trail runs begins at Gas
Works parking lot and follows the Burlington-Northern
Railroad 12.5 miles north to Kirkland Log Boom Park.
Except at intersections it is completely isolated
from traffic. Special Featuresinclude a sundial, and
a beautiful view of Seattle.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, Washington comprises 36 acres of display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands. Highlights include the NPA Perennial Border, Waterwise Garden, Yao Japanese Garden, Alpine Rock Garden and summer displays of dahlias and fuchsias.
Myrtle Edwards Park has a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian paths along
Elliott Bay, fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains,
Mount Rainier, andPuget Sound, easy access from downtown
and easy connection to bike pathsto Magnolia.
Picture a perfect summer day, and chances are your thoughts will takeyou to Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It's a great spot for a 2.5 mile walk any time of year, and in the summer draws joggers, rollerbladers, volleyballplayers, beachcombers, sunbathers, bicyclists and strollers out to enjoy the sun.
Located in the heart of Seattle, Volunteer Park is home the Volunteer ParkConservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. This historic Olmsted Park is beloved by residents and visitors alike.
Green Lake is one of Seattleís most beloved parks. Its expanse of water andgreen space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city.
Within the Seattle city limits, Seward park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land - home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, and more.
Lincoln Park was called Fauntleroy Park until 1922, when the city bought it. The popularity of the name Fauntleroy in this area springs from the passionsof Lieutenant George Davidson, who was taking soundings off the bluff in 1857. Davidson had temporarily left his fiancÈe', Ellinor Fauntleroy, back in Illinois.
At Meydenbauer Center every convention, meeting and eventówhether an intimate gathering of 300 or a capacity crowd of 3,000 ,receives the personal attention and service thatís been bringing customers back year after year.
fosters a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, advocacy, tools and resources for business success.
At Meydenbauer Center every convention, meeting and eventówhether an intimate gathering of 300 or a capacity crowd of 3,000 ,receives the personal attention and service thatís been bringing customers back year after year.
fosters a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, advocacy, tools and resources for business success.
