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Restaurants, Shopping & Entertainment
The city is host to a diverse array of amenities for residents and employees to enjoy. Bellevue has become synonymous with some of the most premier shopping areas in the Northwest.
- Bellevue Square, located in the heart of the city's business district features over 200 stores, specialty shops and restaurants, attracting more than 16 million visitors annually
- Bellevue offers hundreds of dining options with diverse menus and venues to whet your appetite
- Factoria Mall in the Eastgate neighborhood is already host to over 50 stores and will be transforming over the next decade into a distinctive and attractive mixed-use neighborhood center that will knit together the Factoria business district and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Crossroads Shopping Center in the Overlake neighborhood offers a diverse shopping and dining experience with over 80 stores, restaurants and services.
Parks & Recreation
Bellevue works hard to create and maintain a "city in the park" atmosphere for all residents, neighborhoods and business districts. With over 1,800 acres of parks and open space, the city also features
- 90 parks
- 50 miles of trails
- Numerous cultural and recreational opportunities
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First Mutual Bank has been headquartered in Bellevue since our founding in 1953. We like Bellevue as a headquarters location for so many reasons:
- Bellevue schools are some of the best-regarded schools in the nation.
- Healthcare in Bellevue is excellent.
- Bellevue has the premier shopping destination in the Pacific NW.
- Bellevue provides outstanding entertainment & dining opportunities
- Transportation connections to SeaTac and to the region's major freeways are convenient.
- Bellevue is home to a skilled & well-trained work force.
In sum, I believe Bellevue offers a superior quality of life and a superior employment environment."
John Valaas,
CEO, First Mutual Bank
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