Drinks & Nightlife
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWLive music every night!
$5 for an ENORMOUS plate of nachos during happy hour, and great vibe!
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The Matador
4546 California Ave SW$5 for an ENORMOUS plate of nachos during happy hour, and great vibe!
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestLive music!
La Isla
2320 NW Market St$4 Mojitos after 10 PM
Conor Byrne
5140 Ballard Ave NWCool bar, usually has live music!
Food Scene
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWLove the breakfast!
Incredible view of the water, awesome vibe. Head up stairs for happy hour!
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWIncredible view of the water, awesome vibe. Head up stairs for happy hour!
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWBeautiful architecture and good food!
Arts & Culture
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StBallard's favorite movie theater!
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEClosest full service grocery store!
Saleh's
2401 NW 80th StClosest convenience store!
Everything Else
Best pastries in Seattle paying homage to Ballard's Scandinavian ancestry!
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Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWBest pastries in Seattle paying homage to Ballard's Scandinavian ancestry!
Sightseeing
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful beach overlooking the puget sound!
Definitely a sight to see! Come watch boats move from salt water to fresh water through a specially designed water 'lock' system. Also watch salmon swim upstream through underwater windows!
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StDefinitely a sight to see! Come watch boats move from salt water to fresh water through a specially designed water 'lock' system. Also watch salmon swim upstream through underwater windows!
Shopping
Huge consignment store with a plethora of treasures!
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Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NWHuge consignment store with a plethora of treasures!