Ballard Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks featuring heritage architecture
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes outdoor art
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek, a coastal town and boating
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks which includes boating, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Shilshole Bay Marina

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.

Shilshole Bay Marina
Golden Gardens Park

Golden Gardens Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Golden Gardens Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Golden Gardens Park
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating and a river or creek as well as a small group of people

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.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
National Nordic Museum

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.

National Nordic Museum
Sunset Hill Park

Sunset Hill Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sunset Hill Park, a lovely green space in Seattle. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Sunset Hill Park
Ballard Farmers Market

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.

Ballard Farmers Market

Activities

Viking Beer Crawl

Viking Beer Crawl

AU$196
Per adult
Viking Beer Crawl
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

AU$109
Per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket
passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

AU$44
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Combo image of the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden in Seattle

Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Tickets Combo

AU$103
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Tickets Combo
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

AU$220
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$281
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$286 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$286
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,482 reviews)
"10/10"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Regency Seattle
The Belltown Inn
The Belltown Inn
2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$190 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,267 reviews)
"Great location, staff is amazing close to restaurants bars . Walkable to pikes space needle museums"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

The Belltown Inn
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$151 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seattle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,483 reviews)
"Just a great all around visit, we chose a small corner room, the view was amazing. The room was spotless with new/modern decor, just beautiful"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Mediterranean Inn
Mediterranean Inn
3 out of 5
425 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$247 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,037 reviews)
"Stayed here the night before our cruise. It was perfect."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Mediterranean Inn
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$186 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,286 reviews)
"Put in for a wake up call and never got it. They set up for the next morning"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Coast Gateway Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$175 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,200 reviews)
"Close to airport"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

Green Lake Park

Green Lake

If you're spending some time in Green Lake, Green Lake Park and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Green Lake
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Fremont

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Union and Fremont Sunday Market.

Fremont
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Wallingford

You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.

Wallingford
Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

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.

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Northgate

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Northgate
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University District

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

University District

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