The 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.
A special thanks to all of our new and returning 2018 Sponsors! Your generous support of this festival helps the Ballard community year-round. This year's festival was a huge success and we are humbled by the support from our sponsors and hundreds of volunteers. Hipp Hipp Hurra!
Ballard SeafoodFest 2019 is going to rock your world again on July 12-14th with amazing free concerts, an incredible variety of fresh seafood, a craft beer and cocktail garden flowing with local favorite beers + spirits and fun activities for the whole family!
This iconic event, since 1974, is a celebration of seafood, fun and the charming Ballard neighborhood.
Forty-four + 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!
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.
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 was put on the map as an industrial maritime and lumber hub more than a century ago. This waterfront neighborhood has evolved into a bustling dining and shopping district. Throughout the past decade, our award-winning craft breweries have created an industrial revival of the southeast corner of the neighborhood. In addition to great shops and restaurants, Ballard has become the preferred destination for beer enthusiasts and the epicenter of the Seattle brewery scene.
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!
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.
