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Escape from the heat, grab a cold one
July 30th, 2009 at Thu, 30th, 2009 at 3:49 pm by lindsaylarin
Wednesday’s scorcher makes today seem slightly more bearable with temperatures ranging in the low 90s.
Still, the air conditioned spaces in and around Bellevue hold a certain appeal in this hot weather. Whether you are looking for a shaded place to catch a quick cat nap or a casual restaurant setting to grab a cold beer, here are a number of options to keep you cool and out of the sun’s rays.
- Downtown Bellevue Park, 10201 NE 4th Street – Find refuge from the hot sun under the shaded tent of the trees lining the fountain at the park.
- Bellevue Square Mall, at NE 8th Street and Bellevue Way - Relish the cool air and get your shop on at this downtown Bellevue staple. Walk over the sky bridge to Lincoln Square for a movie at Lincoln Square Cinemas or a game of pool at The Parlor Collection.
- Grand Cru Wine Bar, 1020 108th Ave NE -Enjoy half priced wines by the glass and half priced small plates Tuesday – Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close.
- Crossroads Shopping Center, NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE -Dine at one of the many international food restaurants inside the shopping center or pop into the library for a good read.
- Vertigo Lounge and Grill, 938 110th Ave NE -Climb the steps to dine at this restaurant and lounge known for its signature dishes and contemporary atmosphere.
- Spray Play Park at Crossroads Park, 16000 NE 10th Street - Take your little ones or bring out the kid in you again at the water play area located at Crossroads Park.
- The Spot Off Main, 20 103rd Ave NE -The bar, located off Old Main Street in Bellevue, offers free pool until 8 p.m. and a great happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. daily.
- Joeys, 118-800 Bellevue Way NE -Looking for a cold drink to help you cool off after work? Stop by Joeys for the popular Super Sonic Gin and Tonic.
- Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave NE -Grab a good book or magazine and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the indoor public library.
- Rock Bottom in Bellevue, 550 106th Ave NE # 103 -Stop by for a cold one and to catch the game on any number of the restaurants large screen TVs.
lindsaylarin I am a writer and reporter for the Bellevue Reporter and The Scene, covering a variety of community-based topics. I live, work and play on the Eastside- sometimes all at once. Find out the inside scoop and get a behind the scenes exclusive of Bellevue at its best- from fashion runway shows to wine events and new boutique openings.
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