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.
Join us at Cardoon on Wed Nov 18 from 11am-12:30pm for a guided coffee tasting. We’re hosting Tim Shenkin, head roaster & co-owner of Makeworth, an amazing local coffee roastery based out of Bellingham!
Come taste 6 incredible coffees alongside Tim, hear about how he sources & roasts coffees, and take home a retail box to enjoy!
