Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
A delicious Italian restaurant in a cute little white house, sandwiched between old brick buildings in the heart of downtown Ballard. Reservation recommended.
39 locals recommend
San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWA delicious Italian restaurant in a cute little white house, sandwiched between old brick buildings in the heart of downtown Ballard. Reservation recommended.
One of the best, secret places for brunch in Ballard. The restaurant is small, but their egg bakes and benedicts are amazing. It gets busy during the day, so it's good for early birds and small groups.
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StOne of the best, secret places for brunch in Ballard. The restaurant is small, but their egg bakes and benedicts are amazing. It gets busy during the day, so it's good for early birds and small groups.
A superb place for brunch and a good bloody Mary. Their kimchi steak hash is a favorite of mine.
19 locals recommend
Porkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWA superb place for brunch and a good bloody Mary. Their kimchi steak hash is a favorite of mine.
Drinks & Nightlife
An apothecary bar that serves delicious garden inspired cocktails.
66 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWAn apothecary bar that serves delicious garden inspired cocktails.
A great place to relax with a glass of beer, cider, or wine with a great selection of cheese and antipasti, Pacific Northwest themed.
19 locals recommend
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NWA great place to relax with a glass of beer, cider, or wine with a great selection of cheese and antipasti, Pacific Northwest themed.
Parks & Nature
A beach park with trails and views of the Olympics. Great place to nap on a blanket (it's a sandy beach!), have a picnic, hang out by a bonfire, or watch the sunset over the Olympic Mountains.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWA beach park with trails and views of the Olympics. Great place to nap on a blanket (it's a sandy beach!), have a picnic, hang out by a bonfire, or watch the sunset over the Olympic Mountains.
Entertainment & Activities
A small local theatre where you can check out the latest films.
96 locals recommend
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StA small local theatre where you can check out the latest films.
Arts & Culture
The Ballard Sunday market is our favorite. Here you can find fresh produce and foods from different local farmers and vendors in Washington. They close down part of downtown every Sunday for the market, so the atmosphere is fun and lively.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThe Ballard Sunday market is our favorite. Here you can find fresh produce and foods from different local farmers and vendors in Washington. They close down part of downtown every Sunday for the market, so the atmosphere is fun and lively.
Sightseeing
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway. Watch boats pass through the locks, explore the botanical gardens, and look for fish on the fish ladder.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StThe Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway. Watch boats pass through the locks, explore the botanical gardens, and look for fish on the fish ladder.
Visit the Sky View Observatory in the Columbia Tower for the best view Seattle has to offer. It towers over the Space Needle and offers sweeping views of the city and waterfront.
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveVisit the Sky View Observatory in the Columbia Tower for the best view Seattle has to offer. It towers over the Space Needle and offers sweeping views of the city and waterfront.