Guidebook for Ballard

Kami
Guidebook for Ballard

Sightseeing

This is one of the most epic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Sound. Great for a picnic or just a stroll
83 Einheimische empfehlen
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NW
83 Einheimische empfehlen
This is one of the most epic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Sound. Great for a picnic or just a stroll
The locks is one of my favorite places in Seattle. Walk through a botanical garden to reach the water and watch ships and boats go through! Also home to the seasonal fish ladder.
774 Einheimische empfehlen
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
774 Einheimische empfehlen
The locks is one of my favorite places in Seattle. Walk through a botanical garden to reach the water and watch ships and boats go through! Also home to the seasonal fish ladder.
A great view of downtown, the Space Needle, and Mt. Rainier on a clear day.
881 Einheimische empfehlen
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
881 Einheimische empfehlen
A great view of downtown, the Space Needle, and Mt. Rainier on a clear day.

Parks & Nature

This is a lovely neighborhood park with a children's play space, green lawns, and a charming vegetable garden P-Patch built into the ruins of an old church.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Kirke Park
7028 9th Ave NW
14 Einheimische empfehlen
This is a lovely neighborhood park with a children's play space, green lawns, and a charming vegetable garden P-Patch built into the ruins of an old church.
Very cool little hilltop park overlooking the canal and mountains.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Fremont Peak Park
4357 Palatine Ave N
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Very cool little hilltop park overlooking the canal and mountains.
Carkeek has it all - playground, hiking trails, beach access, greenspace. Plus watch the trains go by from atop the pedestrian bridge.
251 Einheimische empfehlen
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd
251 Einheimische empfehlen
Carkeek has it all - playground, hiking trails, beach access, greenspace. Plus watch the trains go by from atop the pedestrian bridge.
Classic Seattle beach! Great sunset and mountain views next to the marina. Note: Parking here can get crazy on weekends
728 Einheimische empfehlen
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW
728 Einheimische empfehlen
Classic Seattle beach! Great sunset and mountain views next to the marina. Note: Parking here can get crazy on weekends

Essentials

This includes neighborhood spots where you can pick up groceries or convenience items.
A very short walk from the house, we love this place for picking up a quick bottle of wine or quart of milk. They make great sandwiches (including for breakfast) and have a small selection of deli items for takeaway like meatloaf and desserts.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NW
34 Einheimische empfehlen
A very short walk from the house, we love this place for picking up a quick bottle of wine or quart of milk. They make great sandwiches (including for breakfast) and have a small selection of deli items for takeaway like meatloaf and desserts.
Walkable from the house, this convenience store has a wide selection of beer, wine, snacks, and serves takeout teriyaki.
Choice Deli & Grocery
6415 8th Ave NW
Walkable from the house, this convenience store has a wide selection of beer, wine, snacks, and serves takeout teriyaki.
Neighborhood fresh fruit/veggies stand. Good prices and a great neighborhood feel.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Top Banana
6501 15th Ave NW
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Neighborhood fresh fruit/veggies stand. Good prices and a great neighborhood feel.
Who doesn't love TJ's
722 Einheimische empfehlen
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 Einheimische empfehlen
Who doesn't love TJ's
Now called Town & Country. This is a slightly more upscale grocery store than your average Safeway. Small and easy to manage with pretty much everything you could need.
149 Einheimische empfehlen
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th St
149 Einheimische empfehlen
Now called Town & Country. This is a slightly more upscale grocery store than your average Safeway. Small and easy to manage with pretty much everything you could need.

Food Scene

Some of the best pizza around! This is our favorite neighborhood place. Gets very busy for dinner and waiting for a table can sometimes take an hour, so plan ahead! They also offer take out.
123 Einheimische empfehlen
Delancey
1415 NW 70th St
123 Einheimische empfehlen
Some of the best pizza around! This is our favorite neighborhood place. Gets very busy for dinner and waiting for a table can sometimes take an hour, so plan ahead! They also offer take out.
A cozy dining spot walkable from the house - slightly more upscale, but still pretty relaxed. Super friendly service and lots of art on the walls.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
The Blue Glass
704 NW 65th St
33 Einheimische empfehlen
A cozy dining spot walkable from the house - slightly more upscale, but still pretty relaxed. Super friendly service and lots of art on the walls.
Amazing plant-based ice cream! Superb flavors in an adorable shop.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th St
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Amazing plant-based ice cream! Superb flavors in an adorable shop.
Casual Caribbean place to eat - counter service - delicious!
136 Einheimische empfehlen
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NW
136 Einheimische empfehlen
Casual Caribbean place to eat - counter service - delicious!
Korean-adjacent food for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Popular on weekends for brunch. Very tasty.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Watson's Counter
6420 15th Ave NW
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Korean-adjacent food for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Popular on weekends for brunch. Very tasty.
Popular for brunch on weekends - great egg dishes and overall very good eats.
143 Einheimische empfehlen
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th St
143 Einheimische empfehlen
Popular for brunch on weekends - great egg dishes and overall very good eats.
104 Einheimische empfehlen
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NW
104 Einheimische empfehlen
This is THE PLACE if you are looking for breakfast or lunch. It is counter service, open air, with seats on the sidewalk or inside. They have excellent coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, etc. plus a huge pantry provisions section and great wines.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Mainstay Provisions
612 NW 65th St
18 Einheimische empfehlen
This is THE PLACE if you are looking for breakfast or lunch. It is counter service, open air, with seats on the sidewalk or inside. They have excellent coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, etc. plus a huge pantry provisions section and great wines.

Shopping

This shop has hip gifts and clothes. I love to buy gifts from here.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NW
15 Einheimische empfehlen
This shop has hip gifts and clothes. I love to buy gifts from here.
A Ballard classic event! Every Sunday the farmer's market offers local goods, including fresh foods, crafts, art, beverages, and food carts with prepared food. My favorite is the raclette cart!
220 Einheimische empfehlen
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NW
220 Einheimische empfehlen
A Ballard classic event! Every Sunday the farmer's market offers local goods, including fresh foods, crafts, art, beverages, and food carts with prepared food. My favorite is the raclette cart!

Drinks & Nightlife

44 Einheimische empfehlen
Essex
1421 NW 70th St
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Relaxed bar serving Mexican food, which is decent, but not amazing. They have karaoke several days a week, billiards, darts.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Tarasco
1452 NW 70th St
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Relaxed bar serving Mexican food, which is decent, but not amazing. They have karaoke several days a week, billiards, darts.
A bar and food service place in Viking style. Excellent authentic Scandinavian dishes and a super fun interior.
Skål Beer Hall
5429 Ballard Ave NW
A bar and food service place in Viking style. Excellent authentic Scandinavian dishes and a super fun interior.
Awesome brewery in the heart of the Ballard brewery scene. Pool tables and other games - lots of space for big groups.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary
1550 NW 49th St
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Awesome brewery in the heart of the Ballard brewery scene. Pool tables and other games - lots of space for big groups.
Brewery with a great west-facing view from the upper deck. Lower levels are dog and kid friendly. Good beer too.
110 Einheimische empfehlen
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd St
110 Einheimische empfehlen
Brewery with a great west-facing view from the upper deck. Lower levels are dog and kid friendly. Good beer too.
Beautifully design taproom serving yummy food.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Trailbend Taproom
1118 NW 50th St
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Beautifully design taproom serving yummy food.