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 walkable 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.
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.
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 Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant 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
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
From Seattle: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Hike to Twin Falls
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Top hotels in Ballard
Mediterranean Inn
I liked the location, it’s close to restaurants, stores… just very convenient! And the staff are awesome… from the front desk to the cleaning crew… amazing! I plan to stay there on every trip…
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Great staff and I love the location of the hotel. It’s close to a lot of places.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Great hotel for a quick business stay. Valet is worth it if it is available because parking near ny can by sketchy. The staff was extremely friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
Leaky refrigerator, water was not very hot in the shower. Overpriced breakfast, so I declined. Restaurant attached to the hotel was meh and also overpriced. Parking was extremely inconvenient, so much so that I got lost and ended up in a minor traffic collision due to gridlock. Explanation for directions ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Mayflower Park Hotel
The amenities only include a mini refrigerator with 2 bottles of free water and coffee/tea. There was no microwave or vending machines in the hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 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.
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 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.
