1. Bellevue was recently named number 1 in CNNMoney's list of the best places to live and launch businesses.

2. Per Wikopedia, Bellevue is extremely safe: “In 2006 Bellevue was rated one of the 25 safest cities in America based on the per-capita incidence of violent crime. On the same subject, the Bellevue Police Department is strongly supported by the community.”

3. There are many technology companies in Bellevue, and of course, the City is very close to Microsoft headquarters in Redmond.

4. Bellevue has great highway access. Interstate I-405 bisects the city, and the City is serviced by Interstate 90 and State Route 520.

5. Shop till you drop. The number 1 attraction as far as things to do in Bellevue is Bellevue Square shopping center. bellevuesquare.com With over 200 shops and restaurants, there is plenty to do and an option for any price range. www.tripadvisor.com

6. Bellevue is only 10 miles east of Seattle across Lake Washington; the city is considered a Seattle suburb. Bellevue is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains to its east and the Olympic Mountains further to the west.

7. You won’t be bored in Bellevue as there is a lot to do within the City or just a short drive including: The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art – features one of the world's largest collections of dolls (over 1,000 dolls). The Bellevue Arts Museum – major Pacific Northwest center for the arts specializing in the work of regional artists. The KidsQuest Children’s Museum - discovery areas, play areas, exhibits. The Bellevue Botanical Garden - 53 acres of gardens. Check out the annual Garden d'Lights festival during the month of December, which is especially spectacular.

8. If you are a sports fan, look no further. Bellevue is home to the Bellevue Blackhawks of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Several other pro sports teams are located in the city of Seattle. These include: Seattle Mariners (baseball; MLB) , Seattle Seahawks (football: NFL), Seattle Storm (women's basketball: WNBA) . Seattle Thunderbirds (hockey: WHL), Seattle Sounders (soccer: USL A-League)

9. Explore your inner foodie at many of the great local restaurants available to you. www.urbanspoon.com

10. And of course you are right in the center of it all for the best coffee options known to man. www.urbanspoon.com