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.
Arrive by bike, boat, bus, car, foot or paddleboard, and discover an abundance of unique shops, restaurants, museums and parks.
Start your adventure in the heart of Ballard at Marvin’s Garden located at 5400 Ballard Ave NW (just look for the Centennial Bell Tower) and enjoy one of Seattle’s most walkable neighborhoods all year round.
