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🌿 Hidden Gem Alert: Bellevue Botanical Garden

** A Tranquil Oasis Near Seattle! 🌸🌳** **Just a short drive from Seattle**, the **Bellevue Botanical Garden** in Washington State is a **53-acre urban paradise** featuring cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. Since opening in 1992, it's become one of the **most beloved public gardens in the Pacific Northwest**! 🌿💚 **📜 A Rich History** The garden's story began in **1947** when Cal and Harriet Shorts bought land to build their dream home and gardens. By **1980**, they generously donated the property to the community, transforming it into the **ecological and educational treasure** it is today! 🏡→🌎 **🌺 Must-See Gardens** Explore these stunning themed areas: - **Rock Garden** (alpine plants thrive here! ⛰️) - **Waterwise Garden** (drought-resistant beauties! 💧) - **Japanese-inspired Fuji Garden** (fall maples = 🔥) - **Dahlia Garden** (summer's riot of color! 🌈) - **Winter Garden** (fragrant wintersweet blooms! ❄️) **🌸 Seasonal Highlights:** - **Spring:** Magenta fuchsias dangle like nature's earrings! 🌸 - **Summer:** Dahlias explode in carnival hues! 🎪 - **Fall:** Japanese maples set the garden ablaze! 🍁 - **Winter:** Pale yellow wintersweet defies the cold! 🌼 **🏛️ Award-Winning Visitor Center** Designed by famed architect **Jim Olson** (2014), the center blends seamlessly into the landscape with: - A covered outdoor plaza 🏛️ - Charming gift shop 🛍️ - Spaces for workshops and events 🎨 **ℹ️ Practical Info** - **FREE admission!** 🎉 - **Open daily**, dawn to dusk (yes, even holidays! 🎄) - **Address:** 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005 **🚗 Pro Tip:** Pair your visit with a coffee from downtown Bellevue—**perfect for a peaceful stroll!** ☕🚶‍♀️ #Travel #BotanicalGarden #USA #Seattle #Bellevue #NatureLovers #GardenWanderlust #PNWBeauty #FreeActivities #FamilyFriendly #HiddenGems #UrbanOasis

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🌿 Hidden Gem Alert: Bellevue Botanical Garden

A Tranquil Oasis Near Seattle! 🌸🌳 Just a short drive from Seattle , the Bellevue Botanical Garden in Washington State is a 53-acre urban paradise featuring cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands. Since opening in 1992, it's become one of the most beloved public gardens in the Pacific Northwest ! 🌿💚 📜 A Rich History The garden's story began in 1947 when Cal and Harriet Shorts bought land to build their dream home and gardens. By 1980 , they generously donated the property to the community, transforming it into the ecological and educational treasure it is today! 🏡→🌎 🌺 Must-See Gardens Explore these stunning themed areas: - Rock Garden (alpine plants thrive here! ⛰️) - Waterwise Garden (drought-resistant beauties! 💧) - Japanese-inspired Fuji Garden (fall maples = 🔥) - Dahlia Garden (summer's riot of color! 🌈) - Winter Garden (fragrant wintersweet blooms! ❄️) 🌸 Seasonal Highlights: - Spring: Magenta fuchsias dangle like nature's earrings! 🌸 - Summer: Dahlias explode in carnival hues! 🎪 - Fall: Japanese maples set the garden ablaze! 🍁 - Winter: Pale yellow wintersweet defies the cold! 🌼 🏛️ Award-Winning Visitor Center Designed by famed architect Jim Olson (2014), the center blends seamlessly into the landscape with: - A covered outdoor plaza 🏛️ - Charming gift shop 🛍️ - Spaces for workshops and events 🎨 ℹ️ Practical Info - FREE admission! 🎉 - Open daily , dawn to dusk (yes, even holidays! 🎄) - Address: 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005 🚗 Pro Tip: Pair your visit with a coffee from downtown Bellevue—perfect for a peaceful stroll! ☕🚶‍♀️ #Travel #BotanicalGarden #USA #Seattle #Bellevue #NatureLovers #GardenWanderlust #PNWBeauty #FreeActivities #FamilyFriendly #HiddenGems #UrbanOasis

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