Ballard is a True Foodie Paradise

Ballard is a neighborhood in Seattle that's known for its vibrant food scene. With a wide variety of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious cuisine from around the world, Ballard is a foodie's paradise. Known for its seafood, with fresh catches of salmon, halibut, and other fish regularly featured on menus.

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Explore Ballard's Small Businesses

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.

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The Best Beer & Cocktail Scene

Ballard is known for its thriving beer and cocktail scene, with a variety of breweries, distilleries, and bars offering unique and delicious drinks. Whether you're a beer lover or a cocktail connoisseur, Ballard's beer and cocktail scene has something for everyone.

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Tour the National Nordic Museum

Learn about Ballard's roots at the National Nordic Museum, 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.

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Shop 'Til You Drop at Ballard Blocks

If you're looking for a fun and exciting day out in Ballard, look no further than Ballard Blocks! Ballard Blocks is the perfect destination for those looking for a one-stop-shop for shopping, dining, and fitness. Whether you're with friends or flying solo, Ballard Blocks is the perfect destination for a day of fun and adventure.

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Start Your Next Career in Ballard

Looking for a new career opportunity? Ballard is a thriving neighborhood that offers a variety of industries and job opportunities. With a bustling restaurant and hospitality scene, and opportunities in retail, healthcare, and many other fields, starting your next career in Ballard is an exciting and rewarding prospect!

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Discover the Brewery District

Set your course for the Ballard Brewery District and explore over a dozen craft breweries within a one-mile radius. You are on your way to discovering this enclave of award-winning craft breweries in Seattle’s hoppiest neighborhood. And don't forget to pick up a Ballard Brewed Passport from a participating brewery.

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Set Your Sights on the Ballard Locks

With stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, the Ballard Locks is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the history and beauty of the PNW. Watching the boats pass through the locks from the viewing area is a thrilling sight to see, especially in summer. Don't forget to check out the fish ladder, where you can watch salmon and other fish swim upstream during the spawning season.

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Northern Lights Auktion

Our most memorable event of the year returns in April! Now in its 37th year, the Northern Lights Auktion will again be hosted at the gorgeous Hyatt Re...

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Ballard Farmers Market

Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state fa...

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Sensory Play Day

Join us for the first of our Sensory Play Days, inspired by our most recent visiting exhibition(Opens in a new window)! These special kids activities ...

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Ballard is a True Foodie Paradise

Explore Ballard's Small Businesses

The Best Beer & Cocktail Scene

Tour the National Nordic Museum

Shop 'Til You Drop at Ballard Blocks

Start Your Next Career in Ballard

Discover the Brewery District

Set Your Sights on the Ballard Locks

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Northern Lights Auktion

Ballard Farmers Market

Sensory Play Day