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    Bellevue Botanical Garden

    601 Reviews
    #1 of 32 things to do in Bellevue
    Nature & Parks, Gardens
    Open Now: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005-3522
    Open today: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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    “Garden Christmas Lights ”

    Saw the lights on a Friday night right when it opened to avoid large crowds, parking issues, and... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    keajen
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    “Christmas Lights”

    We loved Christmas lights that was adorned the Botanical Garden. It was beautiful and unique and... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Tracey9998
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    The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. The living collections showcase plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest. Our demonstration of good garden...more
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    12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005-3522
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Garden Christmas Lights

    Saw the lights on a Friday night right when it opened to avoid large crowds, parking issues, and lines. Adults pay and children under 10 are free. It was beautiful and enjoyable for $5. The details they put into creating the displays is amazing. Banana...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank keajen
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Christmas Lights

    We loved Christmas lights that was adorned the Botanical Garden. It was beautiful and unique and the whole family enjoyed it. 2 concerns is, the path is not really handicap assessable so I was planning on bringing my grandmother but I don't think it will...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Tracey9998
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A "must do" when in Bellevue in December

    The Garden d'Lights was a most fantastic experience this year - we haven't been able to come for a few years, and were happy to be able to go. It is very well organized and easy to find your way. The new café area was...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank simivalley1699
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Garden D’Lights is always great

    So gorgeous. You can’t understand unless you’ve seen it for yourself. It’s like a wonderland of lights. Many of the flowers made of lights are recognizable: delphiniums; daisies; hollyhocks; lupines. Keep your eyes open for odd little details that are snuck in: creatures made of...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank lauramY4987YZ
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A local treasure!

    This is the first time my husband and I have gone to see the Garden d’Lights. It was a beautiful evening so we walked through several times. I had visited the Butchart Garden last December which was spectacular but Bellevue has done a spectacular job...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Ruth S
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Garden D'Lights Beautiful

    My daughter and her family took me to the opening night of the D'lights show. Before you enter you are given a list of critters (insects, birds, animals) that you have to search for. So it was like an "I Spy" game for her. Opening...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Washdc_mom1085
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Christmas lights

    We had a magical evening viewing the amazing lights. There was a gingerbread village, coffee and cocoa stand. Every year they added more lights

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Cynthia C
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Afternoon stroll

    Lovely autumn stroll through the gardens. Super peaceful with beautiful foliage with all autumn colours. Highly recommended for a few hours escape into the nature. Easily accessible and fun for all ages.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank ioana_TravelFYI
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Lovely Northwest Style Gardens

    A great city escape, expansive property with Pacific Northwestern plants, impressive Japanese Garden, Suspension Bridge and walking trails. Pretty all times of the year, even in the rain. Will be back in December for the lights.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Go57504
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Christmas lights are fun! Small well kept Garden worth the visit!

    Title says it all! Close to downtown. Been here many times usually for the lights but well kept and very accessible.

    Date of experience: December 2017
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    December 20, 2017|
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    Response from A3386FOclaudiab | Reviewed this property |
    5$ to park and 5$ each for people over age 10. kids are free.
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