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.
Enjoy an elevated whiskey tasting experience featuring rare and hard-to-find pours, delicious Ballard Cut bites, fabulous door prizes, and an energetic gathering of Seattle creatives, civic leaders, travelers, and whiskey lovers — all in support of the SEA-to-ICE Seattle Delegation Trip to Reykjavík this August. Every guest receives a commemorative bottle of the special edition, […]
