Bellevue Arts Museum
Let’s kick things off with one of Bellevue’s premier cultural landmarks. The Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest’s center for art, craft, and design. Housing over 25,000 square feet of galleries and exhibition spaces, this museum puts a modern, whimsical twist on traditional art spaces. The Bellevue Arts Museum presents unique craft exhibitions from the Art Deco era through today’s most innovative creators. Stroll through the outdoor gardens and courtyards to take in striking sculptures and installations with breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountain Range. Inside, the musem’s main galleries feature displays of cutting-edge contemporary design through mediums like sculpture, film, photography, and craft-based art. A charter bus from Party Bus Bellevue will drop your group off right at Bellevue Way at the entrance of the Bellevue Arts Museum and Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Your team can wait for your visit or pick you up anytime to continue exploring Bellevue’s other highlights.
Address: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 519-0770
Mercer Slough Nature Park
Take a break from city life and reconnect with nature at Mercer Slough. This sprawling 320-acre wetland nature park offers over 7 miles of hiking trails, boardwalks, and wildlife viewing platforms. Bring the kids or make it the ultimate team-building activity for your work squad as you explore freshwater marshes, lush evergreen forests, and a beautiful blueberry farm. Spot all sorts of critters like river otters, owls, hawks, rabbits,coyotes, and even the occasional black bear! The dedicated educators offer guided nature walks and canoe tours of the slough – a must-do activity for your next team outing or field trip. After a day of wetland exploration, your Party Bus Bellevue charter bus will be there to pick your group up feeling fully refreshed and recharged.
Address: 1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 452-2565
Chihuly Garden and Glass
For those who think glass blowing is a snooze-worthy hobby, wait until you experience the galleries of Chihuly Garden and Glass. This mesmerizing art exhibition combines the dazzling works of renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly with the serene settings of an indoor garden exhibition hall and outdoor garden. Your jaws won’t just drop, they’ll straight up shatter when you witness the vibrant, abstract sculptures and mind-bending glass designs in this breathtaking space. Your group’s Party Bus Bellevue team can drop your group off right at the entrance of Seattle Center, a quick 15-minute drive from downtown Bellevue. The bus can park at the nearby 5th Ave Parking Garage while you explore the extensive indoor and outdoor Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibits.
Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 753-4940
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Treat the little ones in your crew to the ultimate outing – a full day of hands-on learning and play at KidsQuest! This mega children’s museum features exhibits and educational displays focused around STEAM principles: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Kids will love exploring a sprawling cityscape replica complete with a construction site, medical clinic, pet shop, and supermarket. Art studios and maker spaces give young creators endless opportunities to design, build, and invent. This sprawling 25,000 square foot facility also has an outdoor area featuring a water play area, a climbing structure, and even tracks for racing derby cars built in the maker workshops! Group packages and field trips can include guided tours, educational presentations, and even reserved picnic areas for birthdays and private events. Let Party Bus Bellevue shuttle your group to and from for a truly memorable children’s museum experience.
Address: 1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 637-8100
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Spanning over 53 lush acres, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is a flower and plant lover’s paradise. Breathe in the fragrant floral aromas as your group strolls through themed garden spaces like the Dahlia Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Yao Garden, Waterwise Garden, and a calming Zen Garden. You’ll find sculptures and water features around every corner, as well as a miniature village nestled in the whimsical Shorts House & Maze. The garden’s Living Arts & Science Ecology location features interactive exhibits that educate visitors on topics like wetlands ecology, composting, and how to create your own backyard habitats. Your Party Bus Bellevue team can arrive right on schedule to shuttle your group from the Bellevue Botanical Garden back to your next destination.
Address: 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 452-2750
MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry)
Discover how Seattle-area industries like timber and airplanes transformed the Pacific Northwest at MOHAI. This fascinating history museum offers extensive exhibits on maritime history, manufacturing, aeronautics, and some of Seattle’s most iconic brands like Starbucks and Boeing. The crown jewel of MOHAI is the museum’s grand atrium, which offers an immersive 360-degree multimedia experience exploring the Great Seattle Fire and the city’s rebirth with the region’s budding aviation and tech industries. Thrill-seekers can get their adrenaline pumping on a flight simulator, while kids will love the interactive Model-Toy-Tool exhibit dedicated to Seattle’s toy industry.
Address: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 324-1126
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)
You don’t have to be boating enthusiasts to enjoy touring the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, nicknamed the Ballard Locks by locals. This impressive lock system connects the waters of Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and Lake Union, serving as a passage for saltwater and freshwater boats alike. Your group can watch vessels navigating through the locks from the Visitor Center or the grassy Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens that overlook the lock chambers. During summer months, the surrounding gardens are bursting with colorful flora that attract an abundance of wildlife. Spot raccoons, beaver, migratory birds, and even salmon swimming upstream from the pedestrian bridges and viewing platforms. Even better – the Ballard Locks has ample bus parking to accommodate your Party Bus Bellevue transportation!
Address: 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 780-2688
Kubota Garden
This lush, tranquil refuge in the heart of Seattle is guaranteed to transport your group to a peaceful Japanese landscape. Kubota Garden spans over 20 acres and features streams, ponds, waterfalls, bridges, and dense forestry modeled after traditional Japanese strolling gardens and landscapes. The sprawling grounds and valleys give way to breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier in the distance. Originally developed in 1927 by immigrant landscape architect Fujitaro Kubota, the gardens showcase a harmonious blend of Japanese and Pacific Northwest elements. The blooming cherry trees in spring and vibrant autumn foliage give this hidden gem a different persona every season. Traveling to Kubota Garden with Party Bus Bellevue means your group can sit back and savor the tranquil journey.
Address: 9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 768-5978
Plan Your Trip With Party Bus Bellevue
Experience the best of Bellevue and nearby Seattle highlights with party bus transportation to show your crew the true “Eastside” in complete comfort and style. Party Bus Bellevue’s charter buses and minibuses let you skip traffic headaches, parking woes, and constant splitting up of your group. Save yourself the stress and let a professional team shuttle everyone together on a spacious bus stocked with all the amenities you need. You’ll have plush reclining seats, air conditioning, on-board entertainment systems, and storage space for all your crew’s bags and gear. With Party Bus Bellevue behind the wheel, your travel squad can just kick back and soak in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest sights. Call 425-201-4749 to book your charter bus to experience Bellevue like a true local!