Sightseeing
Go see the boats coming and going between Lake Union and Lake Washington. During the summer months you can catch free concerts in the park, and in the last summer and fall you can see the famous PNW Salmon traveling up the fish ladder.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StGo see the boats coming and going between Lake Union and Lake Washington. During the summer months you can catch free concerts in the park, and in the last summer and fall you can see the famous PNW Salmon traveling up the fish ladder.
If you want that iconic picture of Seattle, with he Space Needle up and close, this is where you want to go.
Highland Drive
Highland DriveIf you want that iconic picture of Seattle, with he Space Needle up and close, this is where you want to go.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StParks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat spot to see the sunset, or take in the sun.
Great place for a hike, but if you don't like to hike you can drive to the top and enjoy the view of the Olympics.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat place for a hike, but if you don't like to hike you can drive to the top and enjoy the view of the Olympics.
Great city park with a trail around that people walk, run or bike. There is also a great play ground at the park, a public pool and a place that you can rent paddle boats.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great city park with a trail around that people walk, run or bike. There is also a great play ground at the park, a public pool and a place that you can rent paddle boats.
Food Scene
This is hands down the best pizza in Seattle and one of the first places I visit when I am in town.
123 locals recommend
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StThis is hands down the best pizza in Seattle and one of the first places I visit when I am in town.
Shiku Sushi
5310 Ballard Ave NWAmazing sushi. If you go, get the 7-up roll, you will not regret it!
Voted one of the top 10 Coffee Shops in the US, conveniently located across the street from my work! Check it Andrew and his staff. They are super friendly and always willing to tell you about the newest beans in stock.
76 locals recommend
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StVoted one of the top 10 Coffee Shops in the US, conveniently located across the street from my work! Check it Andrew and his staff. They are super friendly and always willing to tell you about the newest beans in stock.
It doesn't look like much, I know, but it is amazing. And don't be surprise they only take cash and you have to pay for your ketchup.
336 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EIt doesn't look like much, I know, but it is amazing. And don't be surprise they only take cash and you have to pay for your ketchup.
We usually go for breakfast. For something different, check it out. They have an amazing Mexican breakfast selection, but also a classic menu as well.
62 locals recommend
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestWe usually go for breakfast. For something different, check it out. They have an amazing Mexican breakfast selection, but also a classic menu as well.
A great breakfast spot that offers an amazing buffet style assortment of goodies for you pancakes or waffles.
57 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StA great breakfast spot that offers an amazing buffet style assortment of goodies for you pancakes or waffles.
One of the most authentic Mexican meals you will get in Seattle. Most items are small plate, so you can get several and share.
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWOne of the most authentic Mexican meals you will get in Seattle. Most items are small plate, so you can get several and share.
One of the best sandwich places in town and it is walking distance from the house. The Cajun Cajun is their best seller: Cajun Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomato, Onion, SPICY Salsa Mayo. What's not to like.
17 locals recommend
The Other Coast Cafe
5315 Ballard Ave NWOne of the best sandwich places in town and it is walking distance from the house. The Cajun Cajun is their best seller: Cajun Turkey, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomato, Onion, SPICY Salsa Mayo. What's not to like.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great music every night of the week. They frequently sell out, so check their calendar.
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWGreat music every night of the week. They frequently sell out, so check their calendar.
They offer an wide selection of beer that you don't find many places.
19 locals recommend
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NWThey offer an wide selection of beer that you don't find many places.
Ballard is full of nano-breweries, but Reuben's is one of the bests. Their IPA's are out of this world.
115 locals recommend
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWBallard is full of nano-breweries, but Reuben's is one of the bests. Their IPA's are out of this world.
Ocho is kind of hidden and not well marked, but is on the corner of Market and Shilshole Avenue. They have well crafted cocktails coupled with a great tapas menu.
62 locals recommend
Ocho
2325 NW Market StOcho is kind of hidden and not well marked, but is on the corner of Market and Shilshole Avenue. They have well crafted cocktails coupled with a great tapas menu.
Shopping
Farmers Market is every Sunday, rain or shine. One of the best in the city.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWFarmers Market is every Sunday, rain or shine. One of the best in the city.
Great stop for unusual shoes, most are Italian. The also have interesting jewelry and accessories.
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5319 Ballard Ave NWGreat stop for unusual shoes, most are Italian. The also have interesting jewelry and accessories.
Entertainment & Activities
Great theater that is locally owned and they never have commercials before the movie!
96 locals recommend
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StGreat theater that is locally owned and they never have commercials before the movie!
If you like to climb, Stone Gardens has it all. Great bouldering puzzles as well as top rope.
20 locals recommend
Stone Gardens Seattle
2839 NW Market StIf you like to climb, Stone Gardens has it all. Great bouldering puzzles as well as top rope.