Parks & Nature
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSweet little park a short walk away with interesting history. Includes children's play area and a pea patch.
14 locals recommend
Kirke Park
7028 9th Ave NWSweet little park a short walk away with interesting history. Includes children's play area and a pea patch.
Woodland Park
1000 N 50th StGreat park not far from us, includes a great off leash dog park.
Another slightly further yet still walkable park, with a fantastic playground.
23 locals recommend
Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe PlAnother slightly further yet still walkable park, with a fantastic playground.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWFantastic beach-side park
Burke-Gilman Trail
Green Lake
Wonderful lake and park
Former superfund site turned park with an amazing view of Seattle across Lake Union. Grab a lunch to go in Fremont and have a picnic!
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFormer superfund site turned park with an amazing view of Seattle across Lake Union. Grab a lunch to go in Fremont and have a picnic!
Sightseeing
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StBallard
A must, visit downtown Ballard while you're here.
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NWA huge, picturesque marina
If you're around on a Sunday, check out this amazing street market in the Ballard downtown area open 9am-2pm.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWIf you're around on a Sunday, check out this amazing street market in the Ballard downtown area open 9am-2pm.
Essentials
An upscale grocery market about a 15-20 min walk away (5 min drive).
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StAn upscale grocery market about a 15-20 min walk away (5 min drive).
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NWGreat sandwiches and essentials a short walk away
Kind of an odd little minimart, but it has what you need in a pinch. (2-min walk) Every kind of beer imaginable, dairy, and snacks.
Choice Deli & Grocery
6415 8th Ave NWKind of an odd little minimart, but it has what you need in a pinch. (2-min walk) Every kind of beer imaginable, dairy, and snacks.
Dinner & Drinks (Walkable)
The Dray
708 NW 65th StCozy little hole in the wall with awesome rotating taps
Great cocktails! And good food too. Pricier than their neighbors but a nice treat for a night out.
33 locals recommend
The Blue Glass
704 NW 65th StGreat cocktails! And good food too. Pricier than their neighbors but a nice treat for a night out.
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th StOur favorite dive bar
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StGreat comfort food, and a good restaurant for families
Coffee Shops, Treats, & Breakfast
Dish
4358 Leary Way NWFavorite brunch spot - expect a line!
Chocolat Vitale
6257 3rd Ave NWYou'll find the BEST chocolate ever here, along with great wine and other treats.
Cafe Bambino
405 NW 65th StOur favorite hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, a short walk away.
Great breakfast spot, super tasty baked goods and great coffee. Bit more upscale than others.
18 locals recommend
Mainstay Provisions
612 NW 65th StGreat breakfast spot, super tasty baked goods and great coffee. Bit more upscale than others.
Delicious baked goods a short and pleasant walk away.
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StDelicious baked goods a short and pleasant walk away.
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StTasty and popular brunch spot
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWAn amazing Danish bakery! 10-15 min walk.