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 on Syttende Mai, or May 17th, to celebrate Norway's Constitution Day at Leif Erikson Lodge in the heart of Ballard! From 12:00pm until 4:30pm, we'll be serving Norwegian food (open-face sandwiches, Norwegian meatballs, etc.) and coffee, have free entertainment with music and dancing, and representatives of the Nordic community ready to talk with […]
