Old Ballard Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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 vibrant 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.
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.
Space Needle
A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.
Pike Place Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market and a food lover’s paradise offering a cornucopia of stalls and shops right here in Seattle.
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by Shilshole Bay Marina or Golden Gardens Park while you're exploring.
Interbay
While visiting Interbay, you might make a stop by sights like Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Fisherman's Terminal.
Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Union and Fremont Sunday Market.
Green Lake
If you're spending some time in Green Lake, Green Lake Park and East Green Lake Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.
Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.
- Ballard Building
- Portland Building
- Ballard Farmers Market
- Bergen Place Park
- Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
- Space Needle
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- Pike Place Market
- Seattle Waterfront
- Seattle Center
- Washington State Convention Center
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Bellevue Square
- Amazon Corporate Headquarters
- Microsoft Campus
- Alki Beach
- The Boeing Company
- Alderwood Mall