Ballard Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park
28th Avenue Northwest Street End Park is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Space Needle Park Tour – Self-Guided Walk
Orcas Island: Whale and Orca Guided Speedboat Tour
Top hotels in Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
Very nice!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
Sampson at the front desk was very pleasant and helpful. Great location for downtown access and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We booked a room at the Doubletree expecting a wonderful experience. However, we were very disappointed in not only the room but the parking situation & the way we were treated. First, we were not informed there would be a Cryptocom convention going on which took up all the parking and causing the ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
This is a very old hotel, there is not breakfast menu, you may go to the attached restaurant and purchase with a 10% discount, the air conditioning is like something I have not seen since the late 1970'a, no thermostat, a wall unit, with two dials
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff were super helpful.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Great location. Great staff. Great rooms. Great service and a great value. Will definitely stay here again when I return to Seattle .
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
East Queen Anne
While visiting East Queen Anne, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Union and Queen Anne Counterbalance.
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 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture 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.
