Browse local independent boutiques, vintage stores, and specialty shops galore.
Savor an unparalleled food scene — from casual cafés to fine dining.
Wet your whistle at a boatload of bars and breweries.
Discover fun at local festivities.
Immerse yourself in Ballard's Indigenous roots and Scandinavian history.
Engage with maritime culture and marvel at marine life.
Find everything you need nestled between charming shops and restaurants.
Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at local spas, gyms, and salons.
A city-within-a-city, Ballard is a vibrant urban village packed with everything under the sun. We invite you to spend a day, a week—or lifetime—exploring hundreds of small businesses and destinations.
Ballard is kicking off summer with a new event: 🌈 BALLARD REGNBUE (RAYN-boo-uh: Rainbow in Norwegian & Danish). Ballard Regnbue is an all-day Pride Festival and Pride Match Day Soccer Watch Party. We are closing down the north side of Ballard Ave NW & 22nd Ave NW on JUNE 26 and transforming the heart of […]
