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.
Come spend an evening with The Wildwoods, an Americana folk trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, known for their soaring three-part harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic live chemistry. With violin, guitar, upright bass, and voices that weave effortlessly together, their music blends the warmth and nostalgia of classic folk with a fresh, modern sound. Fans of Watchhouse, […]
