Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Great sunset views and photo ops, short walk from house!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Sunset Hill
7531 34th Ave NWGreat sunset views and photo ops, short walk from house!
Nice walk, see and learn how boats enter and exit through the locks. Learn about Salmon runs! See the seals and count all the Heron nests! Summer concerts. Foot access to Magnolia. All for free!
774 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StNice walk, see and learn how boats enter and exit through the locks. Learn about Salmon runs! See the seals and count all the Heron nests! Summer concerts. Foot access to Magnolia. All for free!
Largest park in Seattle. Many trails, beaches, historic buildings. You can spend a day hiking through the trails. So close to home!
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdLargest park in Seattle. Many trails, beaches, historic buildings. You can spend a day hiking through the trails. So close to home!
Entertainment & Activities
Easy walk, beaches, barbecue pit, duck/turtle pond,playground, boat launch, snack bar. Get your Hawaiian burger at Little Coney!
728 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de los Jardines Dorados
8498 Seaview Pl NWEasy walk, beaches, barbecue pit, duck/turtle pond,playground, boat launch, snack bar. Get your Hawaiian burger at Little Coney!
Come here to learn about Ballard's history. Affordable entrance fee. Great place for kids. Outdoor play pit, with beach toys!
Basketball hoops and backboard for tennis!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nórdico Nacional
2655 NW Market StCome here to learn about Ballard's history. Affordable entrance fee. Great place for kids. Outdoor play pit, with beach toys!
Basketball hoops and backboard for tennis!
Food Scene
Fine or casual dining, bar, unique outdoor dining (feel like Italy!) Cafe for coffee and scrumptious food! Occasional nightly entertainment (check out their website) We have been customers for 8 years
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWFine or casual dining, bar, unique outdoor dining (feel like Italy!) Cafe for coffee and scrumptious food! Occasional nightly entertainment (check out their website) We have been customers for 8 years
Great ice cream, open real early for your caffeine needs!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walter's
6408 32nd Ave NWGreat ice cream, open real early for your caffeine needs!
Best breakfast all day long! Opens real early too. Very popular.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StBest breakfast all day long! Opens real early too. Very popular.
Anthony's HomePort
6135 Seaview Ave NWFine Dining, great water views.
10mins drive from house, this is our favorite restaurant. Consistently excellent dishes. Outstanding customer service. Wonderful seafood. We have been regulars for over 20 years.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinook's At Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson St10mins drive from house, this is our favorite restaurant. Consistently excellent dishes. Outstanding customer service. Wonderful seafood. We have been regulars for over 20 years.
For those who just have to have a Sarbucks salted caramel macchiato, chonga bagel or healthy protein box :)
550 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlFor those who just have to have a Sarbucks salted caramel macchiato, chonga bagel or healthy protein box :)
THE BEST cupcake recipe ever. Need I say more.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StTHE BEST cupcake recipe ever. Need I say more.
Mild to spicy dishes. Excellent alternative to grilled cheese sandwiches.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market StMild to spicy dishes. Excellent alternative to grilled cheese sandwiches.
Arts & Culture
Rain City Video
6412 32nd Ave NWGreat selection of videos for the whole family! Courteous clerks!
Want to see a movie after dining in downtown Ballard?
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StWant to see a movie after dining in downtown Ballard?
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the few true Seattle waterfront dining! Indoor fireplace to stay warm. Offers catering services too!
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWOne of the few true Seattle waterfront dining! Indoor fireplace to stay warm. Offers catering services too!
Great ribs, chicken and garlic mashed potatoes. Nice western decor.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kickin' Boot Whiskey Kitchen
5309 22nd Avenue NorthwestGreat ribs, chicken and garlic mashed potatoes. Nice western decor.
Try the Top Shelf Margarita! Consistently tasty dishes. Excellent Salsas! Plenty of room for a large group. Short drive from the house.
Luisa's Mexican Grill
9776 Holman Rd NWTry the Top Shelf Margarita! Consistently tasty dishes. Excellent Salsas! Plenty of room for a large group. Short drive from the house.
Everything Else
Need to shop on a budget, this is the place!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo Exchange
4530 University Way NENeed to shop on a budget, this is the place!
Nearest Medical Emergency Services
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
5300 Tallman Ave NWNearest Medical Emergency Services
Essentials
Open 24hours, excellent fruit and veges (if the tag says sweet it truly is!) This is where you will get some speciality ingredients (may be pricey though). Deli for picnic foods!
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StOpen 24hours, excellent fruit and veges (if the tag says sweet it truly is!) This is where you will get some speciality ingredients (may be pricey though). Deli for picnic foods!
Walking distance if you need last minute bottles of wine, crusty bread or organic fruits and veges.
Offers fabulous products from "Honey I'm home catering" like THE BEST Caesar Salad Dressing ever!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Market
6400 24th Ave NWWalking distance if you need last minute bottles of wine, crusty bread or organic fruits and veges.
Offers fabulous products from "Honey I'm home catering" like THE BEST Caesar Salad Dressing ever!