Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 vibrant area.
Ballard Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable 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
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Stayed here recently and overall had a great experience. The location is perfect—there are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, which made everything super convenient. Parking is available in the back, though the spaces are a bit tight, so just something to keep in mind if you ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient location to airport, nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Great location. Easy check-in. Room was clean, but looked a bit worn. Charging ports only located in one nightstand. A/C unit didn't cool and bathroom fan didn't work.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
They have eliminated the in-room coffee - tea makers and mugs. They offer “complementary” coffee in the lobby only from 4AM to 7 AM! That’s when the restaurant opens so you can BUY to-go coffee or tea. Ridiculous!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great stay. Great breakfast. Great customer service.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Love the location and complimentary parking which is almost impossible to find by the airport! We will continue to book this property as long as complimentary parking is offered.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
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.
