There is a very specific kind of summer madness that takes over me around blueberry season, usually starting right after I stain my favorite white t-shirt purple. Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm, BellevueMost people do not associate Bellevue, one of Washington’s busiest and most developed cities, with u-pick blueberry farming. The setting is genuinely lovely, with mature blueberry bushes ringing a peaceful lake surrounded by Pacific Northwest forest. Bring your own containers, follow the posted guidelines, and enjoy the rare pleasure of picking berries inside a major American city. Washington’s blueberry season can move quickly, especially after a warm week or a busy weekend.