Bellevue

The city of Bellevue is located in the state of Washington, 10 miles outside of Seattle. It sits on the shores of Lake Washington. The city was founded in 1869 by William Meydenbauer. Students enrolled in English school in Bellevue should be sure to explore the Bellevue Arts Museum...

The city of Bellevue is located in the state of Washington, 10 miles outside of Seattle. It sits on the shores of Lake Washington. The city was founded in 1869 by William Meydenbauer. Students enrolled in English school in Bellevue should be sure to explore the Bellevue Arts Museum celebrating the exploration of art with an emphasis on a variety of regional artists. For those ready to spend some time outdoors, Bellevue Downtown Park is another great way to get to know the city. People watch, jog, or stroll through the rose garden. In the winter, the park has a rink for ice skating. There are also a number of biking and hiking trails in the area. Visit the Bellevue Botanical Garden for a chance to stroll through 53 acres of beautiful, ever changing scenery. For those looking to enjoy the performing arts, be sure to visit the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center. It is the home for the Bellevue Civic Theatre, Philharmonic Orchestra, International Ballet, Youth Theatre, Chamber Chorus and Ballet Bellevue. Students taking English courses in Bellevue will find that there are lots of opportunities for shopping and dining in the city. The Shops at Bravern is an outdoor village of very high end shops and restaurants. The Bellevue Collection offers a more traditional shopping mall experience with over 250 retailers. In addition to all the fun attractions in the area, visitors will find that the climate is very pleasant. Lake Washington and the Puget Sound help to moderate the climate, with warm, sunny summers and mild winters.