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.
Every Sunday, Ballard Avenue comes alive with local farmers sharing a colorful array of fruits, vegetables and flowers, the smells of yummy food vendors fills the air and buskers put a little dance in everyone’s step.
Learn about Ballard’s roots at the National Nordic Museum, an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples.
Ballard is consistently recognized as one of Seattle’s premier neighborhoods for exceptional dining, ranking among the city’s top three culinary destinations.
Set your course for the Ballard Brewery District and explore more than a dozen breweries and cideries in Seattle’s hoppiest hood.
Home of the National Nordic Museum and the largest 17th of May celebration outside of Norway, Nordic peoples have had a lasting impression on the neighborhood.
The Hiram M. Chittenden “Ballard” Locks is a must-do destination for Seattle visitors. Add this historical feat of engineering to your itinerary!
Spend an afternoon or the whole day with us in the charming Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. Discover why Seattle visitors should add a trip to Ballard to their itinerary.
Art around every corner! From local galleries and studios to large-scale murals to Ballard ArtWalk, the neighborhood champions Seattle’s artist community year round.
Ballard is continuously growing into a public arts destination, with more art installations being added to the neighborhood each year.
