Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Ocho
2325 NW Market StFantastic Spanish tapas bar with the best red sangria in town.
From small intimate bars to old dive bars with live music, to upscale restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries and more.
Dowtdowtn Ballard offers something for everyone all within a short stroll from our rentals.
Go to the website visitballard for all the latest happenings in town.
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Ballard Avenue Northwest
Ballard Avenue NorthwestFrom small intimate bars to old dive bars with live music, to upscale restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries and more.
Dowtdowtn Ballard offers something for everyone all within a short stroll from our rentals.
Go to the website visitballard for all the latest happenings in town.
1 block away from our home.
Cozy bar to enjoy multiple local draft beers on tap, Great selection of wines. Bring your pooch and enjoy the outdoor patio on sunny days.
Outpouring Bottle Shop
6400 24th Avenue Northwest1 block away from our home.
Cozy bar to enjoy multiple local draft beers on tap, Great selection of wines. Bring your pooch and enjoy the outdoor patio on sunny days.
The ultimate hang out for dog owners and their pooch.  Enjoy craft beer, wine, small bites while your dog runs around with a bunch of other dogs having as good as a time as you are enjoying the sunshine ☀️ 
Dog Yard
1546 Leary Way NorthwestThe ultimate hang out for dog owners and their pooch.  Enjoy craft beer, wine, small bites while your dog runs around with a bunch of other dogs having as good as a time as you are enjoying the sunshine ☀️ 
Sightseeing
Today the Hiram M. Chittenden (aka Ballard) Locks are the Nation's busiest with nearly 50,000 vessels/yr. "locking through".
Boats 'lock thru' 24 hours/day, except during maintenance.
In addition, there are significant salmon migrations through the Locks that, in a good year, total over 500,000 salmon.
There is an underground viewing station where you can see hundred of salmon " migrate through" the fish ladder June Through September. This is for sure a sight not to be missed when visiting Seattle
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StToday the Hiram M. Chittenden (aka Ballard) Locks are the Nation's busiest with nearly 50,000 vessels/yr. "locking through".
Boats 'lock thru' 24 hours/day, except during maintenance.
In addition, there are significant salmon migrations through the Locks that, in a good year, total over 500,000 salmon.
There is an underground viewing station where you can see hundred of salmon " migrate through" the fish ladder June Through September. This is for sure a sight not to be missed when visiting Seattle
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StA must see when visiting Ballard
A must visit open air market, beloved for over a century in DT Seattle
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA must visit open air market, beloved for over a century in DT Seattle
360 degrees views of all of Seattle and more from the rooftop deck. A must see place when visiting Seattle
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Space Needle
400 Broad St360 degrees views of all of Seattle and more from the rooftop deck. A must see place when visiting Seattle
Parks & Nature
Located in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This park features two wetlands, a short loop trail, and restored the northern beach. Golden Gardens offers strolls along a rugged coastline, hikes through forest trails, sunbathing on sandy beaches, fishing from a pier and a boat launch consisting of 300' of shoreline at south end of park. The park is also home to an off-leash area for dogs in the upper northern portion of the park.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWLocated in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This park features two wetlands, a short loop trail, and restored the northern beach. Golden Gardens offers strolls along a rugged coastline, hikes through forest trails, sunbathing on sandy beaches, fishing from a pier and a boat launch consisting of 300' of shoreline at south end of park. The park is also home to an off-leash area for dogs in the upper northern portion of the park.
You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park. Easy walking access through the Ballard locks about 30 minutes walk from our AirBnB or 10 minutes by car or Uber!
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdYou can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park. Easy walking access through the Ballard locks about 30 minutes walk from our AirBnB or 10 minutes by car or Uber!
Gorgegeous in-city park for walking and exploring with the most amazing large Greenhouse full of exotic plants and more!!
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Arboretum
Gorgegeous in-city park for walking and exploring with the most amazing large Greenhouse full of exotic plants and more!!
Entertainment & Activities
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StFood scene
Excellent authentic Italian dishes in a wonderful charming atmosphere!!
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San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWExcellent authentic Italian dishes in a wonderful charming atmosphere!!
The most innovative PNW inspired dishes. Offering brunch on the weekend as well as a wonderful coffee drinking spot in the morning. a hidden outdoor patio to be enjoyed as well in the summer. A beloved neighborhood spot and one of the host favorite places to go to and enjoy amazing food and inviting atmosphere.
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StThe most innovative PNW inspired dishes. Offering brunch on the weekend as well as a wonderful coffee drinking spot in the morning. a hidden outdoor patio to be enjoyed as well in the summer. A beloved neighborhood spot and one of the host favorite places to go to and enjoy amazing food and inviting atmosphere.
Excellent food and great cocktail bar within 5 minute walk to our apartment.
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Rupee Bar
6307 24th Ave NWExcellent food and great cocktail bar within 5 minute walk to our apartment.
Breakfast/brunch place in a gorgeous Parisian setting!!
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Sabine Café Bar & Market
5307 Ballard Avenue NorthwestBreakfast/brunch place in a gorgeous Parisian setting!!
Local bar with great small bites and within walking distance to our apartment. Best outdoor hidden patio in back!
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Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NWLocal bar with great small bites and within walking distance to our apartment. Best outdoor hidden patio in back!
Best Seafood restaurant with outdoor patio overlooking the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains. Watch gorgeous sunsets from here. 5 minute car drive from our aparment.
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWBest Seafood restaurant with outdoor patio overlooking the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains. Watch gorgeous sunsets from here. 5 minute car drive from our aparment.
Wonderful Italian restaurant with the most magical outdoor covered and heated patio. They also have a wonderful bakery/coffee shop during the day. Walking distance to our apartment (15 min) or 5 minute by car
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Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWWonderful Italian restaurant with the most magical outdoor covered and heated patio. They also have a wonderful bakery/coffee shop during the day. Walking distance to our apartment (15 min) or 5 minute by car
Shopping
Wonderful large uniquely currated shop full of local artist wares and treats and gifts to enjoy while visiting Seattle or to purchase and take home as gifts..
The Beehive Mercantile
5500 14th Avenue NorthwestWonderful large uniquely currated shop full of local artist wares and treats and gifts to enjoy while visiting Seattle or to purchase and take home as gifts..
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Visit the website visitacity and enter Seattle.
Above link is a great way to enjoy everything our beautiful region has to offer.
Purchase your tickets in advance. Spring, summer and fall activities fill up fast.