A Burke family favorite
Pie Bird Bake Shop
Just a couple of blocks from Hotel Ballard, this lovely pie shop is a family favorite. Stop in for something sweet while you explore the neighborhood.
Things to Do
A little exploring between celebrations
The streets around Hotel Ballard are full of cafés, coffee shops, and little stores. Even if you only have time for a short stroll, we hope you’ll get out and see what you find. Here are a few places our family recommends.
Around Ballard
Coffee in the neighborhood
Homage Coffee
A nearby stop for a coffee before a stroll around Ballard.
A coffee break
Caffè Umbria
Another option for your morning coffee or an afternoon pause between weekend plans.
Across from Hotel Ballard
Sabine Café
A local café just across the street from the hotel—an easy place to stop while you’re in the neighborhood.
Sunday, September 13 · 9 AM–2 PM
Ballard Farmers Market
Staying for Sunday? The market fills Ballard Avenue just outside Hotel Ballard with fresh food, coffee, and local finds. It’s a lovely way to spend the morning after the celebrations.
A little more Seattle
If you have a little extra time, these Seattle favorites are worth exploring. Check each website for hours and tickets before heading out.
Explore nearby
Ballard Locks & Fish Ladder
Take a walk to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to watch boats pass between saltwater and freshwater. The fish ladder’s underwater viewing windows offer a chance to spot migrating salmon.
Head downtown
Seattle Waterfront & Pike Place Market
Explore historic Pike Place Market, then stroll down to the waterfront. The new pedestrian connection brings you from the market to Waterfront Park for a walk beside Elliott Bay.
See the city from above
Space Needle & Seattle Center
Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle is a Seattle classic. On a clear day, take in views of the city, Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier, then explore the museums and grounds at Seattle Center.