10 Summer Fun Ideas ~ Readers Choice
Submitted by lindsaylarin on June 21, 2010 – 5:23 pmView Comments
Last week, The Scene reached out through the social media pipeline via Twitter and Facebook to learn new and unique summer fun ideas for Bellevue and the Eastside. We gave away two gift cards to Purple Cafe in Bellevue at random for those who sent in their ideas. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Watch for upcoming Be Seen Happy Hour events and reader Q&A’s for more chances to win Bellevue prizes. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bellevuescene for updates.
~Here’s a quick glance at some of our readers favorite summer fun ideas~
1. Miniature Golf
Reader Summer Suggestion: Miniature golf to the next level at Crossroads Par 3 Golf Course -kamilleA
The Scoop: Crossroads Golf Course is open from March 1 through October 31. The Course opens daily at 9 a.m., and closes one hour before dusk. No tee times are required. The Crossroads Par 3 is a 9 hole Course that is an excellent beginner, short game and family course that takes about an hour to play. The holes range in length from 63-107 yards.
Address: 15801 NE 15th Street in Bellevue
Contact: 425.452.4873, http://bellevuepgc.com/par3.php
2. Summer Stage Concerts
Reader Summer Suggestion: #Duvall- Summer Stage Concert Series- Free! Wednesday Nights July 7 – Aug 11 at McCormick Park -KeriSue
The Scoop: Coldwell Banker Bain presents the 2010 SummerStage Line Up in Duvall. The free concert series kicks off on July 7 with Show! Brazil and continues every Wednesday night through August 11. For a complete line up of performances, visit the website listed below.
Address: McCormick Park, 26200 NE Stephens Street
Contact: http://www.summerstage.net/
3. Ste. Michelle Concerts
Reader Summer Suggestion: #Wine & Summer Concert Series @SteMichelle -nicoleevents
The Scoop: Grab a blanket and hit the lawn for the 2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series. This year’s line up includes 17 concerts spanning the range of pop, jazz, rock and blues through September 25th. Each concert takes place in the winery’s picturesque outdoor amphitheater with seating for 4,300.
Address: 14111 NE 145th Street in Woodinville
Contact: 425.415.3300, http://www.ste-michelle.com/
4. Boating
Reader Summer Suggestion: Boating on Lake Washington -toetapper03
The Scoop: If you don’t have your own boat, don’t sweat it. Hop over to Yarrow Bay Marina located in Kirkland to rent a boat for a day (Must be 25 years +). All boats are fully equipped with life jackets, a life cushion, a fire extinguisher, flares, a paddle, fenders, lines, and Coast Guard required signage regarding waste disposal rules.Yarrow Bay Marina is a full-service marina, offering moorage, fuel, boat repair, boat rentals, and parts and accessories.
Contact: 425.822.6066, http://www.yarrowbaymarina.com/boatrental.htm
5. Firework Wonder
Reader Summer Suggestion: Dinner with friends then walk to see fourth of July fireworks in dwtn park. -Maraln
The Scoop: Find a number of dining spots around Bellevue and near Downtown Park by visiting http://www.eatbellevue.com/. After dinner, pop over to the green lawn at Bellevue Downtown Park for a live performance by the Philharmonic Orchestra and firework show at the 2010 Symetra Bellevue Family 4th. The all-day event will be highlighted by the Bellevue Parks Family Fun Zone and live music and entertainment on the Main Stage. Over 60,000 visitors are expected to attend.
Address: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th Street in Bellevue
Contact: 425.452.4106, www.bellevuedowntown.org
6. Crabbing
Reader Summer Suggestion: Love Happy Hour on the outside deck at The Crab Pot in Bellevue -Lisa
The Scoop: The Crab Pot Restaurant & Bar features fresh local seafood. Try “The Seafeast” – a variety of crab, clams, mussels, shrimp in the shell, salmon, halibut, oysters, potatoes, corn on the cob and andouille sausage steamed and delivered right to the table. No need for silverware when you have a bib and a mallet. Check out a behind-the-scenes video about The Crab Pot as seen on Travel’s Channel “Man vs. Food”.
Address: 2 Lake Bellevue Drive in Bellevue
Contact: 425.455.2244, www.crabpotbellevue.com
7. Get Artsy
Readers Summer Suggestion: I enjoy looking at the beautiful things created for the Bellevue Arts Festival -Laurie
The Scoop: The Bellevue Arts Festival takes place the weekend of July 23 through July 25 and features 180 popular artisans and craftspeople from the Northwest and beyond. Produced by the Craft Cooperative of the Northwest, a percentage of proceeds raised at the festival benefits local charities.
Address: Cost Plus World Market parking lot, 10300 Northeast 8th Street
Contact: www.bellevuefest.org
8. Explore the Parks
Readers Summer Suggestion: Our favorite summer activity is to go to the park! -Kandi
The Scoop: The Parks & Community Services Department maintains more than 50 miles of trails throughout Bellevue. Popular trails to explore in the summer time include the Ardmore Trails, Kelsey Creek Park & Nature Trails, Lake Hills Greenbelt Trail, Mercer Slough Nature Park Trails and Wilburton Hill Park Trail. For a complete list of parks in Bellevue, visit the website listed below.
Contact: 425.452.6885, http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/parks_intro.htm
9. Bike Rides
Readers Summer Suggestion: Nice long bike ride from Bellevue to the Mountains to Sound trail along I-90, back across Mercer Island, up through Bellevue to the 520 Grill patio for some good food, drinks and conversation! -Margie
The Scoop: The Mountains to Sound Greenway was created in 1990 to keep an accessible landscape of forests, wildlife habitat and natural areas as breathing room for people, and a place of incomparable beauty, history and outdoor recreation. Today, the Greenway surrounds 100 miles of Interstate 90 in Washington State from the waterfront in Seattle to the edge of desert grasslands in Central Washington. Visit the website below to learn more.
Contact: http://mtsgreenway.org/
The 520 Grill is located at 10146 Main Street in Bellevue and features outdoor patio seating “The Largest Nachos In Bellevue” ($13). Visit http://520barandgrill.com/ for more information.
10. Delicious Eats
Readers Summer Suggestion: My perfect Eastside summer day starts with delicious breakfast at Belle Pastry on Main, moves on to the Meydenbauer Park for a nice view and maybe some fun water activity. After- back to downtown for light lunch at Sushi Yama (our favourite hidden gem for sushi) and shopping in Lincoln Square with movies/bowling at Lucky Strike to follow. Not to forget to stop by at Bellevue Arts Museum to check new exhibition. After – A little walk in the Bellevue downtown park with some nice gelato from Safeway on the corner. -Lana
Address:
Belle Pastry, www.bellepastry.com, 10246 Main Street
Meydenbauer Park, http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/meydenbauer_beach_park.htm , 419 98th Avenue NE
Sushi Yama, 425.451.1111, 304 105th Ave NE
Lincoln Square, www.lincolnsquarecinemas.com, 700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue Arts Museum, www.bellevuearts.org, 510 Bellevue Way Northeast
