What's Ballard Like?
In Ballard, you can spend time visiting the gardens or simply enjoy the coffeehouses. You'll find a selection of bars and shops in the neighborhood. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Sunset Hill Park. There's plenty more to see, including Shilshole Bay Marina and Ballard Building.
How to Get to Ballard
Flying to:
- Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base), 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ballard
- Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Ballard
- Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE), 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Ballard
Things to See and Do in and around Ballard
What to See in Ballard
- Shilshole Bay Marina
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
- Ballard Building
- Portland Building
- Ballard Farmers Market
Things to Do in Ballard
- National Nordic Museum
- Frankie Feetsplinter Troll
- Carl S. English Botanical Park
Other Popular Ballard Attractions
- Northwest 57th Street End
- Bergen Place Park
- GS Sanborn Building
- Cors & Wegener Building
- Scandinavian American Bank Building
When Is the Best Time to Visit Seattle?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 64°F)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 41°F)
- Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 7 inches of rainfall)