Bellevue Botanical Garden

Starting Point: Starbucks, 661 120th Ave NE, Bellevue

Destination: The trails around the garden (map available on site)

Total distance: 3 miles

Espresso Stop: Starbucks. It is entered from the parking lot.

Terrain: Flat

Walking Time: 1.5 hours

Directions:

  1. From Seattle, take SR 520 to I-405 southbound.
  2. Take exit 13B to NE 8th St.
  3. Take the left fork to NE 8th St Eastbound.
  4. Cross the freeway and turn right onto 120th Ave.
  5. At the next intersection, turn right onto NE 6th St.
  6. Immediately turn right into the parking lot and park. (Starbucks is here.)
  7. Return to the intersection of 120th Ave NE and NE 6th St and turn right.
  8. Follow 120th St NE approximately 1/2 mile to the stoplight at Main St and turn left.
  9. Walk about three blocks on Main Street. The Garden entrance will be on the right.
  10. Explore the Botanical Garden, then return to Starbucks for espresso.