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.
Trick-or-treating gets a creative twist this Halloween — collect tiny art instead of candy. Four local Ballard businesses are hosting mini vending machines filled with collectible Halloween-themed Mini Risograph Prints. Walk from stop to stop, drop in four quarters ($1) to collect different prints at each location. You'll need to visit every stop to collect […]
