There are lots of other lovely Seattle neighborhoods, each with its own character, which makes it such a great city to live in. Now that I got that out of the way Ballard is one of Seattle's most sought-after areas and has been booming in recent years. Here you can learn about Ballard's history, its exceptional outdoor spaces, its exceptional indoor spaces for dining and entertainment, learn about schools in Ballard and some information on the Ballard area real estate market.
Basically, all the things that make it so great to live in this Seattle neighborhood. Ballard Seattle is located NW of downtown in a beautiful setting with water on two sides. The stunning Puget Sound Salish Sea and the Olympic mountains lie to the west and to the south there's Salmon Bay where the fresh waters of Lake Washington meet the salty seawater at the Ballard Locks. Allegedly it's hard to believe these days , the Ballard neighborhood Seattle, was once a sleepy fishing village, with Scandanavian leanings.
Today it's now a bustling, hip neighborhood while still retaining a strong Scandinavian heritage. Ballard was incorporated as a city in and was annexed to Seattle in The thriving fisheries and timber industry attracted a lot of Scandinavians, particularly Norwegians to the area who made up one-third of the Ballard populace at their peak and have had a strong influence on the community ever since.
You'll still see plenty of Ballard homes flying Norwegian and Swedish flags and with each one gently ribbing the other. On May the 17th each year, Ballard celebrates Syttende Mai, the Norwegian national holiday with a big parade. It's actually the largest parade outside of Norway!
Ballard became the self-proclaimed "Shingle Capital of The World" when it produced million wooden shingles in Sure beats being the shingles viral variety capital of the world I suppose. Officially known as the Hiram Chittenden Locks, but usually just called Ballard Locks or The Locks for short, it's a great place to visit.
Despite the current economic and building boom, Ballard still retains some of its past including the industrial area on Salmon Bay. The preserved Ballard Old Town along Ballard Avenue is where dive bars that once served thirsty fisherman, have been replaced with fancier, more "civilized" establishments.
Every week it seems like a new business opens and one fades away, which is not always a great thing. Ballard Seattle is a great combination of low-density, quiet leafy streets, high-density living, a bustling Old Town center plus some great outdoor spaces to escape to.
You can have quiet solitude or you can have bustling humanity all within easy access, depending on what your personal preference may be. Ballard feels completely self-contained and has everything you need without having to jump in a car to get it. Sure, it's nice to have downtown Seattle just 15 minutes away but when you live in Ballard, the urge to go there is not as strong. Ballard had got it all. Here you will find a smorgasbord of stores, cafes full of caffeinated quick in-and-outers and lethargic laptop surfers hogging the tables, top-rated and non-rated restaurants, fancy bars with overpriced cocktails and dive bars with strong house-pours, a plethora of craft breweries, places to get tattoos and piercings, specialty stores with nick-knacks to browse, record stores vinyl is back!
There are beautiful people who fell out of fashion magazines, regular people and homeless people, more bars than you can shake a drunken fist at, live music venues Ballard is a must-visit for beer lovers and a great place for strolling between the different establishments.
The National Nordic Museum is an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples. Visit a place where history comes alive and contemporary artists and community activities are celebrated with vibrant exhibits and events.
The Nordic Museum is just steps away from award-winning restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and the famous Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Once its own city before it was annexed to Seattle in , the historic Ballard neighborhood offers visitors and residents more to explore.
Surrounded by a picturesque waterfront, Ballard boasts a thriving shopping and dining district preserved with historical character, Scandinavian roots and modern sophistication. After you have immersed yourself in all that the Nordic Museum offers, keep Ballard on your itinerary and discover why there is More to Sea in Ballard.
Each year, Ballard businesses join together and opt to give a portion of their proceeds from their Black Friday November 26, sales to a charity of their choice. The program began in when a few local independent businesses wanted to put a more socially-conscious spin on the Black Friday shopping frenzy.
Each year on Black Friday, shoppers in Ballard will find a lineup of generous businesses featured and know that some of their holiday shopping dollars will go toward supporting non-profits, Check out this year's participating shops and their charity What are you in the mood for? Ballard is a blank canvas for creative culinary concepts and has quickly become a destination for hungry and thirsty visitors to the Seattle area and beloved institutions by locals.
What could be better than more than a dozen craft breweries within walking distance of each other? It stretches east to 3rd Ave. It includes Olympic Manor, a hilly neighborhood with epic holiday lights. Schools Ballard is part of the Seattle School District, and our schools are among the best in the city, ranking between on GreatSchools. The high school boundary maps will change for Day Elementary. You can also see an events calendar along with a Ballard restaurant guide.
Community groups Ballard neighbors are an active bunch, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and volunteer your time. Ballard Elks — One of the fastest-growing lodges in the county, the Ballard Elks are located right down on the water on Shilshole.
Ballard Food Bank — Ballard Food Bank distributes food to over 1, individuals once per week, including children and the elderly. Groundswell NW — A volunteer organization, Groundswell NW has helped create and improve neighborhood parks, open space and habitat.
North Seattle Industrial Association — The association represents North Seattle maritime, manufacturing and industrial support businesses and its property owners.
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