Tucked into the Ballard historic district between Leary Avenue and Ballard Avenue, Ballard Landmark's location provides vibrant urban living with the character of a small town. Cafés, shops, parks, medical facilities, the senior center and a public library are all close by.

Make new discoveries every day in this unique neighborhood. Here are just a few of the many options.

Things to Do and See
Watch the sunset at Shilshole Bay Marina and Golden Gardens Park. Visit the Hiram Chittenden Locks for the parade of boats and fish ladder. Stroll through the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden to enjoy 1,500 varieties of plants from the around the world. Convenient bus routes take you downtown, to the Woodland Park Zoo and Rose Garden and to many other locations in Seattle.

Shilshole Marinas
Golden Garden Park
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Rose Garden

For Your Health
In addition to the wellness programs at Ballard Landmark, the nearby Olympic Athletic Club offers the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, a national senior fitness program and other senior-safe exercise classes.

Olympic Athletic Club

A year round Sunday Farmers Market offers locally grown produce. Plus you'll find a distinctive shopping experience for unique food and local arts and crafts.

Fremont Market

Dining
Whether your tastes run to traditional Scandinavian treats, Thai food, Mexican food, classic American meals or a hearty breakfast, Ballard has what you crave. Enjoy a friendly cup of coffee or celebrate with a glass of wine at establishments within easy walking distance of your new home.

Shop
Finding the perfect gift or card — or something special for you — is easy with all of the shops and boutiques in historic Ballard. From toys to home furnishings to books and more, you'll enjoying browsing through all of the options.

Entertainment
The Majestic Bay Theatre offers first run movies in a modern building designed to remind you of the days when a trip to the movies was an event. An elevator and high-backed seats provide a comfortable viewing experience, and three screens offer choices for everyone.

Majestic Bay Theatres

Local galleries open their doors on the second Saturday of every month for Artwalk. This free event showcases local artists. Express your own creative side at Glazed and Amazed. No artistic skill is required as you paint pre-made pottery with a wide range of colors and glazes.

Glazed and Amazed