Activities
| The La Residence Hotel provides a compact workout facility for effective workouts. Located on the ground floor next to the lobby. |
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| Our Guest enjoy the convenience of just walking across the street to the Northwest premier shopping mall, Bellevue Square.
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| Our guest enjoy jogging or walking at the Bellevue Central park across the street from the La Residence Suite Hotel.
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| The waterfall at Bellevue Central park next to La Residence Suite Hotel.
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| Our guest enjoy the convenience of Nordstrom's just across the street from La Residence Suite Hotel.
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| Just one block walk from La Residence Suite Hotel.
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| Just across the street at Bellevue Square Shopping Mall.
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| Just across the street at Bellevue Square Shopping Mall.
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| Bellevue Central Park across the street from La Residence Suite Hotel provides a wonderful outdoor events area. |
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| Meydenbauer Beach Park on Lake Washington is just several blocks from La Residence Suite Hotel for summertime fun. |
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More Activities!
Fun & Recreation | Tours | Dining | Shopping | Museums | Gardens | Transportation
Our friendly staff is eager to help you find things to do during your stay. We are located one block from Bellevue Central Park and two blocks from the beach. The city center is across the street in Bellevue square, the premiere northwest shopping destination.
There are over 30 restaurants within walking distance of the Hotel; along with hundreds of stores, movie theaters, a museum, and business support enterprises. Yes, we are conveniently located!
In addition, Seattle is vibrant and loaded with things to do and see, spelling fun for the family or individual in the friendly Seattle environment.
FUN & Recreation
GameWorks
GameWorks® is the incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party and play. Each GameWorks venue provides all the best elements of a great night out in one location, including a full-service restaurant with a fantastic menu and casual decor; a cool, high-energy bar serving signature martinis and specialty cocktails; and the most entertaining and interactive games and attractions in the world. It's state-of-the-art fun.
At 7th & Pike Street, Downtown
1511 7th Ave.
Seattle WA. 98101
(206) 521-0952
Emerald Downs
has established itself as the premier Thoroughbred racing venue in the Pacific Northwest. From mid-April to mid-September. The excitement of Thoroughbred racing is combined with many special events throughout the summer. Family Sundays in the Park, complete with face-painting clowns, pony rides and more, are just the beginning of our summer schedule. Emerald Downs is the best bet in town for family fun. In the offseason, Emerald Downs offers full cards of simulcast wagering from racetracks throughout the nation.
2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 288-7000
toll free (888) 931-8400
Seattle Mariners Safeco Field
Tour one of the premier ballparks in America. Tours include areas of the ballpark that are not normally open to the public: press box, luxury suites, field, visitors clubhouse, and much more. Cameras are welcome. Groups may schedule private tours at a discounted rate. Tour packages are also available for special events including birthday parties. Or catch an exciting homegame for the Seattle Mariners.
1250 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 346-4000 or
(1-800-MY-MARINERS)
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
Woodland Park Zoo is hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world for its award-winning naturalistic exhibits. More than 300 animal species from around the world and a thousand plant species are displayed in the 92-acre botanical garden. And, the must-see attraction is just minutes from downtown Seattle!
West Gate: N. 55th & Phinney Ave. N.
(206) 684-4800
The Seattle Aquarium
Your window to Puget Sound and beyond. Sea otters, fur seals - more than 380 species of fish, invertebrates, birds and marine mammals. Feel as though you are walking underwater in the Dome. Touch tidepool creatures in the Discovery Lab. Witness the entire life-cycle of Pacific salmon in the world's only aquarium-based salmon ladder and fish hatchery. Travel to see orcas, eagles, gray whales and more in the wild. Host a private party after hours.
Pier 59, Waterfront Park
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 386-4320
Northwest Trek
High-tail it to Trek! Northwest Trek is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. The 615-acre park is full of majestic North American animals such as grizzlies, wolves, moose and bison. There are a variety of ways to get up-close to more than 170 North American animals.
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
800-433-TREK, 360-832-6117
Pacific Science Center
Our adventures make us what we are! Butterflies, dinosaurs and big-screen fun! It's waiting for you at the northwest's leading cultural attraction, featuring five buildings packed with hands-on exhibits for children of all ages!
Located under the arches near the Space Needle
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-2001 | 443-IMAX | 443-2850 (Laser)
Seattle Space Needle
Your adventure begins with a 41-second journey skyward in one of three glass elevators. At the newly remodeled 520-foot Observation Deck, you will discover indoor and outdoor viewing and scenery that is absolutely breathtaking. Hungry from all the sightseeing? Visit SkyCafe, situated on the Observation Deck which features all your favorite hot and iced drinks, as well as sandwiches, salads, fruits and desserts from the SkyCity kitchen.
located at Seattle Center,
400 Broad St.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 905-2111, 1-800-937-9582
Stevens Pass Ski Resort
Located 78 miles east of Seattle on scenic U.S. Highway 2, up the Skykomish Valley. 78 miles east of Seattle, 65 miles east of Everett and 58 miles west of Wenatchee, part of the beautiful "Cascade Loop." Stevens Pass is open seven days a week, from 9am to 10pm (weather permitting). The season usually begins in late November and extends into April. Springtime hours after night operations end are 9am to 4pm.
PO Box 98 (Mailing)
Summit Stevens Pass, US Hwy 2 (Physical)
Skykomish, WA 98288
(206) 812-4510
River Recreation
Your Best Source for Whitewater Rafting in Washington State! River Recreation has been rafting Washington rivers for over 20 years and is one of the most respected whitewater outfitters in Washington State, and the Pacific Northwest. An important part of Washington State tourism, whitewater rafting opens the mind and energizes the body. River Recreation offers incomparable whitewater river rafting trips on nine of Washington State's best rivers.
P.O. Box 2124
Bothell, WA 98041
(425) 741-5901 - Toll free: 1-800-464-5899
Alpine Adventures
Welcome to the world of wilderness river rafting adventures. We've carefully selected ten river programs that meet our standards of environmental excellence, safety and cultural enlightenment. The diversity and experience of our guides ensures your enjoyment while they make a rafting or inflatable kayaking trip your highlight of the season.
P.O. Box 22606
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-1220
Crystal Seas Sea Kayaking
Daily Departures May through October from Edmonds, Washington, USA. Want a quick getaway from the city? Come join us for a kayak tour from the charming city of Edmonds. Just a few minutes from downtown Seattle, we offer several tours each day.
P.O. Box 3135
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-4223 | Toll free (877) SEAS-877
Other useful links
Seattle Attractions
Bellevue Parks & Rec
Bellevue Golf Course
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Tours
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Ride in a WWII amphibious vehicle with Captain Seemore Stuff to get the good, the bad and the ugly of Seattle's history and present. This tour packs a lot of Seattle into a brief 90- to 120-minute tour, pointing out all of Seattle's quirks including Fremont's public art and local Seattle driver's propensity to breeze through red lights.
516 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 441-3825
Island Adventures Whale Watch Tours
Because of our very high success rate, Island Adventures was one of the first and only companies to guarantee whale sightings on every tour - but it's our team of highly qualified crew that will make your trip unforgettable! They boast over 100+ years of combined experience in the islands, over 3300+ days with the whales, and have led excursions for over 45,000 satisfied customers.
P.O. Box 1718
1020 Q Ave.
Cap Sante Marina
Anacortes, WA 98221
1-800-465-4604
Seattle Underground Tours
DIRT! (The Underground Tour actually goes beneath street level) CORRUPTION! (The Underground Tour introduces you to Seattle's real frontier townhistory) SEWERS! (The invention of the modern toilet plays big in Seattle's history) SCANDAL! (The term Skid Road was coined in our neighborhood). History with humor. Walk below Pioneer Square sidewalks, past abandoned 1890s storefronts, with exceptional tour guides telling tales of Seattle's frontier past. Learn how our Founding Fathers' squabbling led to Seattle's complicated street system, and how the solutions to our plumbing problems affected the town's elevation. You'll hear the first part of the tour seated in Doc Maynard's, a restored 1890s public house.
608 First Avenue
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 682-4646
Argosy Cruises
Argosy Cruises is a Seattle attraction you don't want to miss. Quite simply, there is no better way to see Seattle than from the water. Come on board one of our four public cruises. Cruises depart daily year-round from downtown Seattle, Lake Union and Kirkland City Dock. All have live narration, wonderful views and feature Seattle's famous places. Perfect for locals and tourists alike.
1101 Alaskan Way
Pier 55 Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-1445 or 800-642-7816
Tillicum Village
Blake Island State Park Northwest Coast Indian Cultural Center and Restaurant. Sharing Northwest Traditions With The World. Your 4 hour adventure includes: Award Winning Salmon. Savor a delicious buffet inside the huge cedar longhouse featuring our delectable Northwest Coast Indian style baked salmon. Spectacular Dance Show. The talented Tillicum Village Dancers bring to life the dances and legends of the Northwest Coast in this captivating, magically unique performance.
2992 SW Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 933-8600, (800) 426-1205
China Town
Tours with Dim-Sum Lunch, Dinner or without food. Most tours include a sit-down presentation followed by a leisurely guided walk. Learn about Bruce Lee, 1,000 year old eggs, myths, legends and much more! There are also youth and school programs.
P.O. Box 3406
Seattle, WA 98114
(425) 885-3085
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Dining
Ruth's Chris Steak House
What to expect at Ruth's Chris Steak House? First and foremost, an enthusiastic welcome. Then, the distinctive sizzle of tender, custom-aged U.S. prime beef, broiled to a turn and presented at your table with a flourish. You can expect to take your time and be perfectly pampered. After an unforgettable Ruth's Chris experience, the word "sizzle" will take on a new and delectable meaning.
565 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, Washington 98004
(425) 451-1550
Tap House Grill
An exciting, unique dining experience in the heart of downntown Bellevue! Steak, Seafood, Sushi, Rock & Roll and 160 Beers On Tap.
Tap House Grill is located one block east of the Bell-Square Mall, on the ground floor of the Bellevue Galleria.
550 106th Ave. NE, Suite 101
(425) 467-1730
Rainforest Cafe
Our unique restaurant and retail concept is an adventure through the most realistic indoor rain forest ever created! Discover amazingly lush surroundings, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful giant aquariums. Savor our fresh, original menu selections, influenced by the cuisines of Mexico, Asia and the Caribbean. Your Adventure is About to Begin!
290 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila/Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 248-8882
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Shopping
Bellevue Square
Bellevue Square makes it easy to find you style with more than 200 world-class stores including The Bon Marché, The Bon Marché Home Store, Nordstrom, Crate and Barrel, Coach, J. Crew, Ann Taylor, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Williams-Sonoma, and Tiffany & Co.
Westlake Center, Seattle
Westlake Center offers an intimate shopping experience with a mix of exclusive shops including April Cornell, Aveda, Fossil, The Children's Place, Montblanc, Talbots and so many others. Add one-of-a-kind local retailers like Fireworks and Something Silver, and you're poised for an unforgettable shopping experience.
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Gardens
Seattle Public Gardens
Seattle Parks and Recreation's special gardens are some of Seattle's most beautiful and inspiring places. They offer respite from the city's noise, quiet places to sit and reflect, and a riot of color and fragrance in the spring.
100 Dexter Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684-4075
Japanese Garden of Seattle
The Japanese Garden represents a compressed world of mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, meadows and village. Each has a quiet message of its own. You need not be an expert to enjoy the beauty of the Garden, but some understanding of its color, symbolism and tradition may add to your appreciation and make your visit more meaningful. The Seattle Japanese Garden has been listed among the top ten Japanese gardens outside of Japan by the Roth tei-en Japanese Garden Journal from a selection of 300 gardens.
Lake Washington Blvd.
(425) 861-7865
Bellevue Botanical Garden
There are 36 acres of display gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands at this Eastside attraction, which offers a perennial border, water-wise garden, Japanese garden, alpine rock garden and summer displays of dahlias and fuchsias. Each Saturday and Sunday, April through October a tour begins at the visitor center at 2pm. Also, you can arrange a free guided tour of the Bellevue Botanical Garden for your group.
12001 Main St.
Bellevue, WA
(425) 452-2750
Butchart Gardens, British Columbia
Fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts in the manufacture of Portland cement at Tod Inlet, Vancouver Island, Canada. Her venture has become a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning almost 100 years, and delighting visitors from all over the world. From the exquisite Sunken Garden to the charming Rose Garden, this show garden still maintains the gracious traditions of the past, in one of the loveliest corners in the world.
Box 4010, Victoria, BC V8X 3X4
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
British Columbia, Canada
(866) 652-4422 Toll Free
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Museums
Seattle Art Museum
See art from every corner of the world at the Seattle Art Museum, the region's premier art museum! With an impressive collection of more than 21,000 objects, from Old Master paintings to African masks to contemporary Northwest Art, SAM offers exciting artistic experiences for visitors of all ages. Enjoy a variety of changing exhibitions, free gallery tours, lectures, the Museum Store, and the Museum Café.
100 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 654-3100
Experience Music Project
From rock to hip-hop, jazz to blues, no museum captures and delivers the amazing story of American popular music quite like EMP. Using state-of-the-art technology and interactive multimedia displays, your family will be completely immersed in the ever-evolving story of America's proud musical traditions, hearing the stories from the musicians themselves, in their own words.
325 5th Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
1.877.EMPLIVE (toll-free)
Museum of Flight
There was a time in your life when "flight" was about dreams and imagination, not delays and hassles. At The Museum of Flight, it still is. Just ten minutes from downtown Seattle, the magic of flight lives on, and it's yours to rediscover.
9404 East Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Exit 158 from I-5
(206) 764-5720
Burke Museum
Dinosaurs Included! Giant marine reptiles, volcanoes, diverse living cultures and more. There's no better place to see it all than the Northwest's premier museum of natural history and culture - the Burke.
On the beautiful UW campus
at the corner of NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE.
Box 353010
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-5590
Transportation
The Victoria Clipper
Victoria...do it in a day, or overnight! Seattle and Victoria, BC are as close as 2 hours, year-round, aboard the Victoria Clippers. Enjoy the marvelous scenery, "famous for friendly" passenger attendants and a full range of on-board amenities and services en route. Victoria, with its olde world charm, high tea, Parliament, world famous Butchart Gardens and double-decker buses is a year-round "don't miss".
2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98121
206-448-5000 or 800-888-2535
Kenmore Air Seaplanes
Fly off the water from downtown Seattle on a unique Northwest adventure. Day trips from Seattle to VICTORIA or the SAN JUAN ISLANDS are easy and so much more fun by seaplane. The views from above are stunning.
Downtown Seattle, on Lake Union & North Seattle, on Lake Washington
(425) 486-1257, (800) 543-9595
Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is one of the state's largest tourist attractions. It's also the second largest mass transit system in Washington, and the largest ferry system in the United States. No matter how you look at it, a ferry ride is a beautiful way to go.
2911 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 464-6400
Washington: 1-800-84-FERRY
Grey Line
Explore the best of the Pacific Northwest with Gray Line of Seattle. Enjoy panoramic views of Seattle surrounded by snowcapped mountains and marine vistas from the comfort of your deluxe motorcoach. Your professional driver/guide will provide entertaining insight into the history and legends of the Pacific Northwest.
4500 W. Marginal Way S.W.
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 626-5208, (800) 426-7532
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