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.
Set your course for the Ballard Brewery District and explore more than a dozen breweries and cideries within a one-mile radius. You are on your way to discovering an enclave of award-winning craft beer in Seattle’s hoppiest hood.
Check out our list of Ballard breweries below. Many offer food or a rotation of food trucks, activities, events, indoor and outdoor seating, Fido or kiddo friendly spaces, as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
