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Bellevue

Bellevue Arts Museum | www.bellevuearts.org
Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest's center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists.

Shopping | www.bellevuesquare.com
Discover non-stop shopping at more than 200 stores. At Bellevue Square, you’ll find the best of style, scene and in between to dress your body and home. Browse through renowned stores like Nordstrom, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s and Tiffany & Co., or explore our dozens of unique shops that you won’t find anywhere. From A|X Armani Exchange to Urban Dogs.

Lincoln Square | www.lincolnsquare.com
Lincoln Square offers exquisite shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Bellevue. This shimmering new venue, which opened in 2005, is home to premier brand-name stores and sophisticated boutiques filled with luxurious home décor, artisan wines, apparel and more. In the heart of it all is a state-of-the-art luxury 16-screen cinema.

Bellevue Botanical Gardens | www.bellevuebotanical.org
Stroll through the dramatic display gardens and serene woodlands, browse the gift shop or schedule a tour with a docent.

Woodinville

Chateau Ste. Michelle | www.ste-michelle.com
Washington State's oldest and most acclaimed winery offers award-winning wines and a tasting experience second to none at its chateau and historic grounds near Seattle. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation.

Columbia Winery | www.columbiawinery.com
Founded in 1962, Columbia Winery is Washington’s first premium winery. Wines from Columbia Winery exhibit the rich fruit flavors indicative of Washington. From the refreshing Cellarmaster Riesling to the rounded berry-filled Merlot to the smoky Syrah, you will find that each wine has a superb balance of fruit and acidity to complement any meal or occasion. Columbia offers visitor tours and tastings of their notable wines.

DeLille Winery | www.delillecellars.com
Founded in 1992 by Charles Lill, Chris Upchurch, Greg Lill, and Jay Soloff, DeLille Cellars is a small winery located in Woodinville, Washington. Simply stated, their goal is to make the very best handcrafted, old-world style red and white wine in the State of Washington. As a family and independently owned winery, DeLille has an uncompromising philosophy about the quality of what will be in your bottle of wine.

Redhook Brewery | www.redhook.com
Tour the landmark Redhook Brewery in Woodinville for some local history and an explanation of what it takes to make their fine-crafted ales. Tours include three to four samples of beer and a souvenir tasting glass. After the tour, stroll their expansive grounds and indulge in a pub-style meal and any number of their refreshing brews at the Forecasters Public House.

Redmond

Microsoft Company Store and Home of the Future
Please contact your Microsoft Host to inquire as to the availability of Company Store and Home of the Future Tours.

Seattle

Pike Place Market | www.pikeplacemarket.org
Fresh produce, antiques and exotic goods—this historic market is a must-see.

Experience Music Project | www.emplive.org
EMP is a one-of-a-kind music museum combining interactive and interpretive exhibits to tell the story of the creative, innovative and rebellious expression that defines American popular music. Featuring a world-class collection of artifacts, unique architecture by Frank O. Gehry, state-of-the-art technology, and exciting interactive presentations, EMP will encourage visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and joy of music in its many forms.

Museum of Flight | www.museumofflight.org
Much of the museum is housed in the original 1909 Red Barn that was the first Boeing plant. The museum covers the history of flight from Icarus and Leonardo da Vinci to the current NASA programs. Many actual aircraft are on display, some spectacularly hanging from the ceiling.

Sail Away on the Washington State Ferries | www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Traveling by ferry is a state of mind, as much as a means of transportation to some of the Puget Sound's most historic and scenic sites. Views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains, the Seattle cityscape and the green shorelines will draw you out onto the deck to feel the salt breeze on your face. The state ferry system takes passengers and their vehicles from Seattle and nearby departure points to Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island, the San Juan Islands and Canada.

What to Bring

Seattle and Bellevue are both cosmopolitan and comfortably chic. Dress in layers that can be worn in a variety of environments from air conditioned buildings and cool misty nights to pleasant sunny days. You can encounter everything from 70s and sunny to 40s and drizzling—all in the same day.

Event Dress

General Sessions: Business Casual
Evening Events: Comfortable with a dash of style appropriate for five-star dining

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