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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay & Seattle Skyline
Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24hr pass
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Top hotels in Ballard
Ballard's sweet suites
The place was spotless clean. I did not cook but there is everything one could choose to cook. Host responds the messages quickly. He is very helpful. Check in was super easy. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Was great!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Clean and comfortable room, lovely and helpful staff. We had a great time staying here and will be back!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Excellent staffs
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Mayflower Park Hotel
Loved it so much we cancelled other reservation and stayed here 2 more nights on our return trip.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG
Grwat check in, location and staff. Our flight arrived at 8am and we went to the hotel to store the luggage. Theyballowedbus to check in early
Reviewed on 29 Dec 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 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.
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Seattle Center and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
