Guidebook for Ballard
Parks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWlove the gardens, seeing the salmon ladder and the fishing/sailing boats go in and out of the locks.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th Stlove the gardens, seeing the salmon ladder and the fishing/sailing boats go in and out of the locks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love the cocktails here and the decor. Brunch isn't bad either.
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWLove the cocktails here and the decor. Brunch isn't bad either.
It was never a hotel, as the name would suggest, but it's a great tiki bar!
23 locals recommend
Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market StIt was never a hotel, as the name would suggest, but it's a great tiki bar!
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayGreat beer selection and outside space for sunny days.
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEOpen 24/7 for food and essentials.
Has a pharmacy. And in case of emergencies, local beer too.
12 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs Ballard Commons
5625 22nd Ave NWHas a pharmacy. And in case of emergencies, local beer too.
Food Scene
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetIce cream is so good and you can smell it a block away!!
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWGreat breakfast croissants!!
An award winning restaurant that is walking distance and has amazing America-fusion cuisine. So good!
17 locals recommend
Sawyer
5309 22nd Ave NWAn award winning restaurant that is walking distance and has amazing America-fusion cuisine. So good!
One of my favorite burger spots in Seattle. Lucky to live so close.
10 locals recommend
Scooter's Burgers
5802 24th Ave NWOne of my favorite burger spots in Seattle. Lucky to live so close.
Entertainment & Activities
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StTypical movie theater. Nice decor.
Portal Virtual Reality
2601 NW Market StIt's a VR arcade! All the cool kids are doing it.
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StGreat museum that's walking distance