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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle Terrors Ghost Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Of course the Pioneer Square is a great destination. Lots
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff,
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Very charming and comfortable. Great bar. Very friendly staff. Big clean cozy rooms. Great location with easy walkability. Great atmosphere all the way around. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Great historic building in great location.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
For an old hotel that is not in the best of shape, the staff works hard to keep it clean and still look presentable.. if it wasn’t for them I’m sure not too many people would stay here. The price is definitely good but needs to be for the condition of the building. And the friendliness of the staff ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Room was super clean, smelled nice and bathroom was clean as well. Comfy beds and great views. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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.
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 Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
