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.
Escape to Italy with us Wednesday, August 12th (6 - 8:30 pm) to learn the addictive craft of bargello (a type of stitching focused on geometric patterns) and sip on limoncello spritzes and Italian margaritas (NA versions too!) Learn to make beautiful bargello coasters in a variety of stunning patterns that you will be proud […]
