Neighborhood
Vibrant Ballard
Ballard is a truly unique Seattle neighborhood. Once a sleepy Scandinavian fishing and railroad town, Ballard is now one of Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods.
Nestled against Shilshole Bay to the west and Salmon Bay to the south, Ballard is home to terrific parks, restaurants, shops and pubs — and more breweries than any other neighborhood in the Northwest. With nearly 200 restaurants and hundreds of shops, this is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Seattle. It's also home to a year round Sunday Farmer's Market.
Ballard still celebrates it's strong Scandinavian heritage with the 17th of May Parade (Syttende Mai) for Norway’s Constitution Day, which brings tens of thousands of spectators to the streets of Ballard to see more than 100 groups, including marching bands, Norwegian-American lodges, drill teams, classic cars and much more.
Ballard has a wide variety of places to see and things to do:
Old Ballard – One of Seattle’s top hot spots, Old Ballard features boutique shopping, top-rate restaurants and a bustling nightlife. Officially called the Ballard Avenue Landmark District — located along the stretch of Ballard Ave. from Market St. to Dock Pl. — many of the buildings were built in the 1890s to the 1940s.
Ballard Farmers Market – A prime attraction in Old Ballard, the Ballard Farmers Market features a wide variety of fresh foods and flowers from Washington farmers every Sunday.
Golden Gardens Park – With prime beachfront property, Golden Gardens Park offers stunning views of the Sound and the Olympic Mountains (especially at sunset.) During the summer, Golden Gardens becomes a citywide beach hangout.
Ballard Locks – Often a must-stop for tourists, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks link the Puget Sound with Lake Union and Lake Washington. Visitors can also see an underwater view of the fish ladder and enjoy the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
Ballard Breweries – With more breweries than any other neighborhood in the Pacific Northwest, Ballard has become a craft beer lover’s paradise.
Nordic Museum – Coming this May, the new Nordic Museum will open its doors, featuring a variety of exhibits that share Nordic and Nordic-American cultural heritage.
Fishermen’s Terminal – Just off the Ballard Bridge, Fishermen’s Terminal is home for hundreds of fishing boats that spend months on the open sea off the coast of Alaska.
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