Ballard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Shilshole Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Seattle with a trip to Shilshole Bay Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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 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.
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 walkable 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.
Sunset Hill Park
Sunset Hill 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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
Ballard's sweet suites
Exceeded expectations, very clean and comfortable; convenient location; owner friendly and responsive.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Beautiful hotel, attentive staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location. We love this hotel and try to stay there whenever we're in Seattle.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Arrived to a line wrapping around the lobby thinking I was going to be there at least an hour I was in my room within 10 mins. Always great staff !
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
Spotless, I slept like a baby. Staff was courtesy and professional
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 sporting events 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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
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 Neptune Theater 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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
