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2005-04-22 10:46 PM

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Subject: What to do in Bellevue, near Seattle?
I think it's Richmond or it's Bellevue. I am going on a business trip Next Wed-Fri to Microsoft's campus in Richmond, and I will be staying in a hotel in Bellevue. I will not have a car, anyone know what to do in Bellevue or Richmond? Is it happening?


2005-04-23 1:55 AM
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Hey there--

Microsoft's campus is in Redmond. Having moved from Redmond to San Diego last fall, I can assure you that it is not exactly the most happening place. However, there is a great bike trail called the Sammamish River Trail that is only a couple of minutes away from Microsoft. If you can get a ride from someone over to Redmond Cycle (5 min drive from main campus), you can rent a bike and they'll direct you to the trail. Unfortunately, they only rent hybrids, but you aren't going to find anyone that rents road bikes in the 'burbs. I know, I tried to do it before buying my Trek.

Bellevue's not too bad, depending on what you are used to. If your hotel is in downton Bellevue, you'll be an easy walk from quite a few restaurants and bars.

Personally, I would suggest getting hooked up with an Enterprise Rent-a-Car mid-week deal. It is only 10 bucks a day and they'd be more than happy to pick you up at Microsoft's main campus---there are two Enterprise branches within ten minutes of campus. That way you can make the short hop into Seattle without paying an exhorbitant cab fare.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.



2005-04-23 12:32 PM
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Bellevue, eh?  I'm sorry. 

You should really consider renting a car.



Edited by harmony 2005-04-23 12:33 PM

2005-04-24 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: What to do in Bellevue, near Seattle?
Thanks for the info. I won't have time to ride, my free time will be in the evening and night. Maybe i'll just hit the hotel bar. For sure I can't get a car.

I just thought there was something cool like that in Bellevue.
2005-04-24 1:12 PM
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auto208562 - 2005-04-24 12:08 PM
Maybe i'll just hit the hotel bar.


I'm sure what you meant to say was "I'll just hit the hotel GYM."

2005-04-29 10:47 AM
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You could keep it local and jog along Lake Washington, or you could rent a car and drive up to see the Snoqualmie Falls.

Hope this wasn't too late.

Dan



2005-05-02 9:33 AM
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Subject: RE: What to do in Bellevue, near Seattle?
Thanks everyone for your replies and PMs. Unfortunately, even though I was not scheduled for anything after my classes, I had to do 'team building' stuff in the evening and didn't get back to the hotel until around 11PM every night. Business trips suck

Edited by auto208562 2005-05-02 9:34 AM
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