[fade]Nearby Bellevue Square is the Northwest's go-to shopping destination, with its high-end stores and chef-owned restaurants. You’re also just within an hour of the mountains, state and national parks, and other recreational pursuits. For closer-to-home fitness options, the neighborhood offers many health and wellness clubs.[/fade]

[fade]Bellevue truly offers something for everyone. Shopping, restaurants and office towers abound. And tucked in the nooks and crannies of this growing downtown core you’ll find fitness studios galore (pilates, spin, yoga, weights) and plenty of places to refuel and rehydrate afterwards (Jujubeet Cafe … or maybe Top Pot?), and there’s no lack of outdoor space: The Downtown Park finished its redesign last year and is a great gathering place for family picnics, romantic strolls or a pick-up soccer game. [/fade]