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 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.
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.
Northwest 60th Viewpoint
Learn about the local history of Seattle when you take a trip to Northwest 60th Viewpoint. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
"Nice hotel near the Seattle Cruise Terminal. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice roof top garden and view."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Staff helpful and accommodating."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"good location"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Very noisy room, the window cannot be fully closed, NO air conditioning! Absolutely the worse experience I've ever had... and the front desk was not helping at all. Worst experience ever."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"Clean and beautiful with lovely food options, though none of them complimentary. Convenient location and very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
"Wonderful"
Reviewed on 27 May 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 sporting events 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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
