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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Seattle: Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket
Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Ticket
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Ballard
Mayflower Park Hotel
Spacious room with nice touches (robes for guest use)…great service and a super helpful staff!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square
Before choosing to book this hotel I read a few mix reviews about how the rooms are very small..but I’m flying solo so I decided to book it anyways. Came in and was greeted with a smile by the lady behind the counter. She told me it’s self check in and I was able to check in early because there are ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Staff were awesome
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Loved it!!! Great location!!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
The room was clean they even upgraded us at a sea view it was very beautiful and the staff are really nice
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Room is spacious and clean. Staff were helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballard
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, East Green Lake Beach and West Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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 Seattle Center and Space Needle, 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.
