Ballard Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Shilshole Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Golden Gardens Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Golden Gardens Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
National Nordic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Nordic Museum during your travels in Seattle. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Watch fish travel upstream, see boats head out to sea and explore quiet gardens at canal gates that remain a crucial part of Seattle’s waterways.
Sunset Hill Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sunset Hill Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Ballard Farmers Market
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Ballard Farmers Market. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood
Seattle Chihuly Garden and Glass
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
Reviewed on 22 May 2024
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, Green Lake Park and East Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Union and Fremont Sunday Market.
Interbay
While visiting Interbay, you might make a stop by sights like Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Fisherman's Terminal.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Mall and Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Ballard?
- Hotels Near Seattle, Washington
- Which hotel chains are in Ballard?