Located between Seattle and the Cascade Mountains, Bellevue is a hub that serves the communities east of Puget Sound. The city of Bellevue offers everything from accommodations to an aquatic center to a skate park, providing something for everyone. The Meydenbauer Center is the local convention center and is capable of accommodating groups from 300 to 3500. Beyond the host of amenities, Bellevue is also well situated to many nearby attractions, including the allure of hiking and skiing in the Cascades or boating and fishing in the Pacific. The Bellevue Botanical Garden is a popular attraction, as it features a wide variety of plants and flowers, as well as public information programs. The Bellevue Historical Society and the Art Museum are two indoor venues that seek to educate and expand visitors' knowledge of the area while presenting artifacts and artwork that are unique to this part of the country.