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.
Celebrate Bristol Bay Salmon Week on the Ballard waterfront at Ray's Boathouse! Wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay have a distinctive wild flavor and ruby red flesh. At Ray's we honor the hardworking fisher people of Alaska, by simply grilling the fish over applewood with salt and pepper, to let the fish shine. Enjoy our […]
