Home of the North Pacific Fishing Fleet for more than 100 years, the Seattle Fishermen's Terminal is not only for fishermen. Explore waterfront dining options, a view of Ballard proper and of course the world famous fishing boats dockside during the off-season.
Explore Ballard's Roots at the National Nordic Museum
The National Nordic Museum is an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples.
Visit a place where history comes alive and contemporary artists and community activities are celebrated with vibrant exhibits and events.
The Nordic Museum is just steps away from award-winning restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and the famous Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
Once its own city before it was annexed to Seattle in 1907, the historic Ballard neighborhood offers visitors and residents more to explore. Surrounded by a picturesque waterfront, Ballard boasts a thriving shopping and dining district preserved with historical character, Scandinavian roots and modern sophistication. After you have immersed yourself in all that the Nordic Museum offers, keep Ballard on your itinerary and discover why there is More to Sea in Ballard.
Explore Seattle Breweries with the Ballard Brewery Passport
Set your course for the Ballard Brewery District and explore our 11 craft breweries within a walk-able one-mile radius using the Ballard Brewery Passport.
The Ballard Brewery Passport is every adventurous spirit or beer lover’s guide to the epicenter of the Seattle beer scene. Add the Passport to top of your Things To Do in Seattle list and earn great prizes along the way! Savor the journey and sip responsibly! Ballard Brewed is Best!
Discover Treasures around Every Corner of the Neighborhood
Ballard offers visitors and residents a diverse and abundant shopping experience. Whether you are taking a stroll through the Ballard Avenue Historic district or window shopping along Market Street, unique boutique stores with charm and character await you in Ballard.
Ballard Rises to the Top of the Seattle Food Scene
With chefs and restauranteurs like Renee Erikson, Maria Hines, Ethan Stowell, Jason Stoneburner and Autumn Martin, Ballard has its mark on the national and international food scene. Ballard is a blank canvas for creative culinary concepts and has quickly become a destination for hungry and thirsty visitors to the Seattle area and beloved institutions by locals.
Ballard SeafoodFest 2019 Serves Up 45 Years of Great Food and Entertainment in Seattle
Ballard SeafoodFest 2019 was an incredible event and we would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out this year to support this free community festival.
This iconic event, since 1974, is a celebration of seafood, fun and the charming Ballard neighborhood.
Forty-five years ago some wonderful folks in Ballard decided to get together and throw a salmon barbecue to celebrate the community's strong ties to the maritime industry and love of seafood. Our neighborhood honors that tradition and produces a fantastic free community event each year! Mark your calendars for July 10-12, 2020
New Children's Play Area Proposed for Ballard Commons Park
The Ballard Alliance is working with the Ballard community to create a new play area in the Ballard Commons Park.* Our vision is to provide a new opportunity for year-round, active play for young children and their families. By creating new play space, we anticipate creating a refreshed park environment that increases the use and enjoyment of this beautiful urban park.
*This project has not been funded for construction. What features would you like the play area to feature? Please share your ideas us!
