Where to Beat the Heat in Bellevue

With temperatures expected to hit the 90s today, you may be wondering where in Bellevue can you find some air conditioning to beat the heat.

Here are some drop-in cooling centers in Bellevue where you can hang out for free:

Crossroads Community Center (open until 8 p.m.)
16000 NE 10th St.
425-452-4874
Note: the main parking lot is inaccessible due to construction.

Highland Community Center (open until 8:30 p.m.)
14224 Bel-Red Road
425-452-7686

North Bellevue Community Center (open until 9 p.m.)
4063 148th Ave. N.E.
425-452-7681

South Bellevue Community Center (open until 9 p.m.)
14509 SE Newport Way
425-452-4240

If you go to a cooling center, you'll have to bring your own entertainment and there won't be food offered, but it is one way to duck today's heat.

Of course, another option is Bellevue's local malls, which, of course, offer entertainment in the form of shopping, and food.

Bellevue Square (open until 9:30 p.m.)
Corner of NE 8th Street and Bellevue Way Northeast

Crossroads Bellevue shopping center (open until 9 p.m.)
15600 NE 8th St. 

Marketplace at Factoria (open until 8:30 p.m.)
Factoria Blvd. SE and SE 41st St.

What do you do to beat the heat? Tell us in the comments.