Originally a quiet fishing community located just 15 minutes from Downtown Seattle, Ballard is now one of Seattle’s most active neighborhoods, overflowing with shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars, music venues, and more breweries than any other Seattle neighborhood.

WHAT MAKES BALLARD SPECIAL

• FARMERS MARKET: On Sundays, Ballard hosts one of Seattle’s only year-round neighborhood farmers markets. Vendors sell local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, crafts and more in a festive, community-centric atmosphere.
• NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM: Ballard celebrates the rich heritage of the area’s substantial Nordic immigrant population, and is the home of the country’s premiere museum dedicated to Nordic history and culture.
• 17TH OF MAY CELEBRATION PARADE: For Norwegian Constitution Day, Syttende Mai, Ballard comes together to enjoy a parade featuring marching bands, performers, community organizations, and displays of Nordic culture
• BALLARD SEAFOOD FEST: The neighborhood’s annual summer festival is full of live music, activities for kids, and offerings from local restaurants, vendors and brewers. Fresh seafood, which the area is famous for, is abundant and well-enjoyed.