Ballard Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks featuring heritage architecture

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 walkable 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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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
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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

Activities

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Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood

NZ$177
Per adult
Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood
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Seattle Chihuly Garden and Glass

NZ$60
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Seattle Chihuly Garden and Glass
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Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

NZ$308
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
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Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Tickets Combo

NZ$107
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Tickets Combo
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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

NZ$144
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
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Seattle Chocolate Tour

NZ$127
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Seattle Chocolate Tour
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$306 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$306
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,776 reviews)
"The view of the parking lot. Staff was incredible"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$458 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
NZ$458
per night
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,790 reviews)
"My second time staying at this hotel! I love it. I will keep staying here when I’m in Seattle!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$365 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$365
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (2,933 reviews)
"Very charming!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024

The Belltown Inn
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$316 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$316
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,682 reviews)
"The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Shuttle service is reliable and quick. I love them...Rooms are quiet being so close to runways and they accept pets if needed."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Coast Gateway Hotel
Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$426 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
NZ$426
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,873 reviews)
"Not much within walking distance. With shut down businesses, it felt unsafe."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Mediterranean Inn
Executive Hotel Pacific
Executive Hotel Pacific
3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$307
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,003 reviews)
Good location and friendly staff
"Hotel situated in a good location downtown. I feel safe to walk around during the day. Staff were friendly.We arrived the hotel very early and hotel had language storage room to leave the bag behind while we were touring around town."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 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.

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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.

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Interbay

While visiting Interbay, you might make a stop by sights like Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Fisherman's Terminal.

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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.

Wallingford
Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

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.

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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 Jackson Park Golf Course. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.

Northgate

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