Old Ballard
Seattle
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/170000/170855-Seattle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/170000/170856-Seattle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek and boating as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172602-Hiram-M-Chittenden-Locks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing boating as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172617-Hiram-M-Chittenden-Locks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks featuring a park and cycling as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172615-Hiram-M-Chittenden-Locks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Old Ballard
Popular places to visit
![National Nordic Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9632afe107549290fc3aa7bb8c52a61a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing a river or creek and boating as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172602-Hiram-M-Chittenden-Locks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6c6d1ab07d67db96dd93f85498b1a8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 vibrant area.
Ballard Building
Find out about the history of Seattle when you take a trip to Ballard Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus
If Swedish Medical Center - Ballard Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Seattle.
Things to do
![Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3417735/7d182ca0-9a64-4214-add1-7f06d468fb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Historic Ballard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Seattle's Quirky History
![passageway beneath Washington St](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/826129/6ad75c89-f1ba-4279-a21e-47394e214436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
![[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007818/baa6065b-d40c-46ab-a2c0-6e4681ded1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
![Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/278175/176fb7a0-f582-4bf6-af76-0caca49e52da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
![1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1965943/67c37306-d6fb-4789-9c30-c5081db7d29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
![Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44532923/9cea54f1-89a7-4680-9b76-ee5101fd3796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Ballard
![DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1833/ac14c1bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/460000/459910/d881e27a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8000/7910/f83ee252_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
![citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73470000/73460200/73460112/85167557_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025
![Mayflower Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26893/3e2a8bbc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025
![Hyatt Regency Seattle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29050000/29049600/29049536/f24c6d17_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ballard
![Hiram M. Chittenden Locks showing a river or creek and boating as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172602-Hiram-M-Chittenden-Locks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ballard
Gardens, bars and shopping are some highlights of Ballard. Make a stop by National Nordic Museum or Shilshole Bay Marina while you're exploring.
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Fremont
Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.
![Queen Anne featuring landscape views and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/170000/170899-Seattle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Wallingford
You'll enjoy the lake views and sporting events in Wallingford. You might want to make time for a stop at Gas Works Park or Lake Union.
![Kerry Park featuring landscape views, mountains and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20804-Kerry-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lower Queen Anne
While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.
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University District
Spend some time visiting places like Neptune Theater while getting to know University District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at U District Station or University of Washington Station to see more of the area.
- GS Sanborn Building
- Space Needle
- Seattle Waterfront
- Pike Place Market
- T-Mobile Park
- Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66
- University of Washington
- Lumen Field
- Seattle Center
- Seattle Convention Center Arch Building
- Bellevue Square
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Alderwood Mall
- Alki Beach