Ballard
Seattle
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 vibrant 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 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 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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Ballard
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Fun! That ipad is really something
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Everything was great from check in to check out.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Pacific
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mediterranean Inn
Great location. Staff was friendly. Rooms were okay. Clean and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Modern, clean, well decorated and comfortable. All staff were very friendly. Good location.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
From the valet and front desk staff to the lounge bartender, all of the employees at the CP were polite and friendly. Our room, which was in the 32 floor, was clean and large. It also had a beautiful view of Seattle. It came with bottled water, which they would refill as often as we wanted. The pillows ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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.
Ballard
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