Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
National Nordic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Nordic Museum during your travels in Seattle. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Shilshole Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Watch fish travel upstream, see boats head out to sea and explore quiet gardens at canal gates that remain a crucial part of Seattle’s waterways.
Golden Gardens Park
Golden Gardens Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Ballard Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Ballard Farmers Market
You can find out about the history of Seattle with a stop at Ballard Farmers Market. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Anacortes: Whale and Orca Boat Tour near Seattle
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Mediterranean Inn
Good location, welcoming staff, clean room and great rooftop. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly & accommodating desk staff. Very clean & comfortable room. Lots of great space to explore & hang out in about the hotel. Nearby lake walk.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
The staff was very welcoming. That made a big difference to me.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The heater/ac unit made a lot of noise. I was not able to leave it on at night because it made a lot of noise. It was cold, but we decided to just keep warm under the blankets rather than hearing that stupid unit.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Phone didn’t work. TV selection was horrible. Everything else was fine
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Location was amazing, close to public transportation. Cleans and great views!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Union or Wallingford Center.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
Northgate
Visitors often come to Northgate for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Northgate Station and Regal Thornton Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Northgate Station.
University District
Spend some time visiting places like Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
