Experience · Bellevue

Afternoon at Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue

Spend a charming afternoon at Kelsey Creek Park, exploring the historic farm and enjoying the animals. Follow it up with some delicious, authentic Peruvian flavors for lunch, and then take a relaxing stroll through a serene downtown park.

A 3.5-hour Bellevue afternoon plan for solo — Kelsey Creek Park, La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue, Bellevue Downtown Park.

Duration
3h 30m
Cost
$40–$70
Stops
3 stops
Area
Wilburton + 1 more
Walking
Light walking · Total 2-mile driving route
Best time
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Ideal for
Solo · Couples · Families · Friends
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Afternoon at Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue

The plan

The plan

  1. 1Kelsey Creek Park(1 hr 30 min)→
  2. 2La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue(1 hr 15 min)→
  3. 3Bellevue Downtown Park(45 min)

Why this plan works

The 3 stops cover about 2 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Bellevue instead of crossing town between them. Kelsey Creek Park is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Bellevue Downtown Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to solo, couples, families, and friends who want a planned Bellevue outing without improvising between stops.

The story

Overview

Spend a charming afternoon at Kelsey Creek Park, exploring the historic farm and enjoying the animals. Follow it up with some delicious, authentic Peruvian flavors for lunch, and then take a relaxing stroll through a serene downtown park.

The itinerary

3 stops, one great day

  1. Kelsey Creek Park1
    1h 30m
    Kelsey Creek Park

    Outdoors · Wilburton

    This 150-acre park with a playground & trails also features a farm with programs, tours & animals.

    What to do — Visit the historic farm to see animals and learn about Bellevue's agricultural past, or explore the park's trails and playground.

    1.7 mi · 7 min drive

    Then Drive a short distance for lunch at La Mar Cocina Peruana.

  2. La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue2
    1h 15m
    La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

    Food & Drink · West Bellevue

    What to do — Order some ceviche, lomo saltado, or another Peruvian specialty for a flavorful and satisfying lunch.

    0.3 mi · 6 min walk or 4 min drive

    Then Drive a very short distance to Bellevue Downtown Park.

  3. Bellevue Downtown Park3
    Optional 45 min
    Bellevue Downtown Park

    Outdoors · West Bellevue

    Lushly planted city park featuring a 240-foot-wide waterfall, a picnic green & a playground.

    What to do — Enjoy a leisurely stroll past the 240-foot-wide waterfall and through the lushly planted gardens of this iconic city park.

The route

On the map

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Common questions

Planning this outing

Is this a good Bellevue itinerary for solo?
Yes. It's built for solo, couples, families, and friends and runs about 3 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at Kelsey Creek Park.
How long does this outing take?
Plan on 3 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this Bellevue itinerary cost?
Roughly $40–$70 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?
Not entirely. The stops cover about 2 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
Do I need reservations?
No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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