Bellevue by Foot: Stories Beneath the Towers

Welcome to Downtown Bellevue, a place where stories lie just beneath the skyline. What began as farmland, logging camps, and ferry docks has grown into a city of glass towers, global connections, and vibrant community life. On this self-guided walking tour you will uncover the traces of Bellevue’s past hidden in parks and plazas, meet the art that shapes its present, and step into cultural spaces that reflect the many voices who call this city home. From quiet memorials and historic shorelines to bold sculptures and colorful murals, each stop reveals a piece of Bellevue’s journey and invites you to see not just the city that stands here today, but the roots and stories that continue to shape it.