Ballard Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Shilshole Bay Marina

Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Shilshole Bay Marina
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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 vibrant area.

Golden Gardens Park
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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.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
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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.

Sunset Hill Park
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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.

National Nordic Museum
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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.

Ballard Farmers Market

Activities

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2 Hour Sound Tour

NZ$159
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Sound Tour
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Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History

NZ$8
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History
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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour

NZ$242
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour
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Vikings, Salmon, Beer and Boats

NZ$210
Per adult
Vikings, Salmon, Beer and Boats
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Hoppin' Seattle Guided Brew Tour

NZ$146
Per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Guided Brew Tour
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Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

NZ$146
Per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$164 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$164
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,513 reviews)
"the front desk is very friendly good customer service"

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$422 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$422
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,537 reviews)
"Parking"

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$216
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,644 reviews)
"Staff were great and shuttle to airport was very convenient"

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$282 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
NZ$282
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,187 reviews)
"Cool place . Small rooms but good deal and convenient area"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$298 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$298
per night
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,107 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, and we were able to walk around the area and have access to a grocery store and a great coffee shop. They also have a beautiful rooftop area and courtyard."

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

The Belltown Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific
Executive Hotel Pacific
3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$305 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$305
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,579 reviews)
"The check in receptionist an order lady was rudeness and unwelcoming didn’t represent this property well at all there was a nice professional young lady that went out of her way to help us."

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Executive Hotel Pacific
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

Green Lake Park

Green Lake

If you're spending some time in Green Lake, Green Lake Park and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Green Lake
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Fremont

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Union and Fremont Sunday Market.

Fremont
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Wallingford

You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.

Wallingford
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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.

Queen Anne
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Northgate

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.

Northgate
University District

University District

5/5(2 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.

University District

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