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.
Millet congee and Shanghai "smoked" trout, round 2! Join us for a cozy celebration for winter solstice on the Sat after Christmas, 12/27. Serving these food specials all day 8a - 4p Yes yes the actual solstice is on 12/21, but we figure that anticipation around the holidays will bring plenty of good cheer already […]
