Sightseeing
Salmon swimming, boats climbing, trains passing -- grown ups and kids alike enjoy this high-energy, historic place.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StSalmon swimming, boats climbing, trains passing -- grown ups and kids alike enjoy this high-energy, historic place.
Parks & Nature
A pleasant walk down the Burke Gilman trail takes you to this beach with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Rent kayaks on the beach or poke your toes in the cold sound.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWA pleasant walk down the Burke Gilman trail takes you to this beach with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Rent kayaks on the beach or poke your toes in the cold sound.
Cut across the locks and find yourself in beautiful Discovery Park with miles of trails, beaches and views of the sound.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdCut across the locks and find yourself in beautiful Discovery Park with miles of trails, beaches and views of the sound.
Arts & Culture
Discover the Nordic history of Ballard just four blocks away. Rotating shows of contemporary art and craft. Fun for kids and adults alike.
127 locals recommend
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StDiscover the Nordic history of Ballard just four blocks away. Rotating shows of contemporary art and craft. Fun for kids and adults alike.
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEBig and basic groceries.
Groceries! You can see it. One of everything. Say hi to Susan the owner :)
68 locals recommend
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestGroceries! You can see it. One of everything. Say hi to Susan the owner :)
Shopping
Annie's Art and Frame
2212 NW Market StNeat art in those windows!
Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 NW Market StKids and grown ups find something here.
Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NWClassy PNW styles
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWChocolate, wine. Mmm.
Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market StTractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWAll kinds of good shows!
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NWOoh cocktails! Right on the corner
Samara
6414 32nd Ave NWUpscale unique dinner right on the corner
Getting Around
24th Avenue Northwest
24th Avenue Northwest40 bus to downtown and Fremont stops here.