Traditionally Seattle's ethnically Scandinavian seafaring community, Ballard balances its seaman heritage with award-winning (and some not-so-award-winning) eateries and shops that'll fill belly and your home with all manner of delights.
Situated along to Puget Sound with sweeping views of the Olympic Peninsula, Golden Gardens has something for everyone: walking trails, picnic tables & BBQs, nature preserves, playing fields, sand volleyball courts, a playground, and fire pits. Watch the sail boats locked into the competition of a regatta or stroll down the beach as you forget that the 15th largest metro area in the US is just over the heavily-wooded hillside to the east.
