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

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.

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
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
Sunset Hill Park

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.

Sunset Hill Park

Activities

Viking Beer Crawl

Viking Beer Crawl

AU$199
per adult
Viking Beer Crawl
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket

AU$134
per adult
Hoppin' Seattle Brew Tour By Junket
passageway beneath Washington St

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

AU$319
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$291
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best Ballard Hotel Deals

The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$286 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$286
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,950 reviews)
"Very efficient check in and valet parking. Handling our own bags was fine with the carts available. Nice to have keycard elevators for security. Ice easy to find. Refrigerator did have to be turned up as soon as we arrived."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

The Paramount Hotel
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
4 out of 5
60 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$344 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$344
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,353 reviews)
"Hotel was cery clean and room was modern. Very small rooms but match the expectations from the photos. Not really any privacy in the bathroom lol. Casting to the tv was hit or miss, lighting and curtain controls were good. Mini fridge and hair dryer in the rooms, free water from the bar in lobby. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$417 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$417
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,345 reviews)
"Incredibly convenient to attend event at the Seattle Convention Center."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Regency Seattle
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$290 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$290
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,435 reviews)
"Very walkable to space needle, pikes and oceanfront"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA
Executive Hotel Pacific
Executive Hotel Pacific
3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$271 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$271
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,369 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Executive Hotel Pacific
citizenM Seattle South Lake Union
citizenM Seattle South Lake Union
4 out of 5
201 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA
The price is AU$271 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$271
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Seattle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,693 reviews)
"Perfect stay for one night. Cool urban inspired decor with a sense of humor. Great common space to hang out. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was plentiful with so many different options. Enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

citizenM Seattle South Lake Union
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballard

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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 Fremont Troll and Lake Union.

Fremont
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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.

Wallingford
Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city

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.

Queen Anne
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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 Jackson Park Golf Course. 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
Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city

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.

Lower Queen Anne

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