Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist 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 vibrant area.
Golden Gardens Park
Golden Gardens Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops 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 walkable 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.
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.
Sunset Hill Park
Sunset Hill Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Great experience
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful, and iconic.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
This was our first stay here and we had chosen it because of its proximity to the paramount theatre and it fit our price range for the evening. The restaurant is amazing! The food was so good and such a plus that it’s right downstairs. The room was nice and clean. We didn’t use valet as we took transit ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Friendly staff. Clean room. Great location.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
The Belltown Inn
Front Desk staff is always going above and beyond to make sure guests are happy. This is a top notch staff and I love staying here.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Great stay, Great location, Great staff
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Seattle Center and Space Needle, 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 Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
University District
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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
