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.
Get your tickets to the 13th Annual Freakout! Music Festival and rock out at Ballard's music venues (and a couple of Fremont ones too) on November 6 - 9. This year's lineup is stacked with talent from around the world, including headliners such as Melt-Banana from Tokyo, Reyna Tropical from Mexico/Texas, Liz Cooper from Brooklyn, […]
