North Beach Manor GuideBook
Sightseeing
Referred to as the Ballard Locks by the locals, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks was completed in 1917. It’s one of Seattle’s top maritime sites and draws more than 1 million visitors a year. Seattle’s freshwater waterways are about 20 feet above the Puget Sound saltwater at sea level, and the Locks are raised and lowered daily for all manner of vessels; fishing boats, tugs, yachts and even kayaks.
Salmon conservation is also a main function of the Locks; visitors can watch salmon swim up the fish ladder through the locks. The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden is also on the grounds, featuring plants and trees from around the world
Hours vary by season.
3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle • 206-783-7059 • www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks
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Écluses de Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden)
3015 NW 54th StReferred to as the Ballard Locks by the locals, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks was completed in 1917. It’s one of Seattle’s top maritime sites and draws more than 1 million visitors a year. Seattle’s freshwater waterways are about 20 feet above the Puget Sound saltwater at sea level, and the Locks are raised and lowered daily for all manner of vessels; fishing boats, tugs, yachts and even kayaks.
Salmon conservation is also a main function of the Locks; visitors can watch salmon swim up the fish ladder through the locks. The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden is also on the grounds, featuring plants and trees from around the world
Hours vary by season.
3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle • 206-783-7059 • www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks
Sharing the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden and their influence in the Pacific Northwest with exhibits and events, The Nordic Heritage Museum is one of Ballard’s major attractions. Permanent exhibits include: “The Dream of America,” the story of immigration in lifelike dioramas; “The Promise of the Northwest” galleries, focusing on the logging and fishing industries that employed many immigrants who brought skills learned in the old country. Each of the five Nordic countries has its own gallery.
The Nordic Heritage Museum broke ground last month for a new museum, scheduled to open in 2018 on Market Street in the heart of Ballard. The new site, designed around a “fjord” that weaves together stories of homeland and the Nordic American experience, will have exhibition galleries, a cafe, store, auditorium and classrooms.
In its current location, the museum includes a shop with Nordic and Nordic-inspired books, jewelry, flags, treats, and housewares, open during museum hours, Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6-$8, ages 5 and younger get in free.
3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle • 206-789-5707 • nordicmuseum.org
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National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StSharing the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden and their influence in the Pacific Northwest with exhibits and events, The Nordic Heritage Museum is one of Ballard’s major attractions. Permanent exhibits include: “The Dream of America,” the story of immigration in lifelike dioramas; “The Promise of the Northwest” galleries, focusing on the logging and fishing industries that employed many immigrants who brought skills learned in the old country. Each of the five Nordic countries has its own gallery.
The Nordic Heritage Museum broke ground last month for a new museum, scheduled to open in 2018 on Market Street in the heart of Ballard. The new site, designed around a “fjord” that weaves together stories of homeland and the Nordic American experience, will have exhibition galleries, a cafe, store, auditorium and classrooms.
In its current location, the museum includes a shop with Nordic and Nordic-inspired books, jewelry, flags, treats, and housewares, open during museum hours, Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6-$8, ages 5 and younger get in free.
3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle • 206-789-5707 • nordicmuseum.org
Golden Gardens has great views of the Olympic mountains, and is one of the very best places in Seattle to watch the sunset. There is an expansive picnic area right on the beach with fire pits. The picnic shelters can be reserved in advance, and there is a beach house with restrooms. There are many trails around the 87 acre park, including a short loop through a wetland area. Golden Gardens also features a boat launch and a fishing pier. There is an acre in the upper portion of the park which is an off-leash area for dogs; dogs aren’t allowed on beaches in Seattle parks.
8498 Seaview Place N.W., Seattle • 206-684-4081 • seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGolden Gardens has great views of the Olympic mountains, and is one of the very best places in Seattle to watch the sunset. There is an expansive picnic area right on the beach with fire pits. The picnic shelters can be reserved in advance, and there is a beach house with restrooms. There are many trails around the 87 acre park, including a short loop through a wetland area. Golden Gardens also features a boat launch and a fishing pier. There is an acre in the upper portion of the park which is an off-leash area for dogs; dogs aren’t allowed on beaches in Seattle parks.
8498 Seaview Place N.W., Seattle • 206-684-4081 • seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
With over 1400 slips for everything from Kayaks to Yachts, Shilshole Bay Marina is considered the sailing center of the Northwest and a favorite choice for sailboaters and powerboaters alike. Guest and monthly moorage are available.
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W Seattle, WA • (206) 787 - 3006 • website
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Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NWWith over 1400 slips for everything from Kayaks to Yachts, Shilshole Bay Marina is considered the sailing center of the Northwest and a favorite choice for sailboaters and powerboaters alike. Guest and monthly moorage are available.
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W Seattle, WA • (206) 787 - 3006 • website
With extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, Carkeek Park features 220 acres of lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach. Walk, hike, swim, and picnic. Kids will enjoy the unique salmon-themed playground area. Hand carry boating access is located at the shoreline south of the overpass and extending south for 300'. Access is restricted to boats arriving by water only.
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle, WA
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Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdWith extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, Carkeek Park features 220 acres of lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach. Walk, hike, swim, and picnic. Kids will enjoy the unique salmon-themed playground area. Hand carry boating access is located at the shoreline south of the overpass and extending south for 300'. Access is restricted to boats arriving by water only.
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle, WA
With amazing views of the Olympic Mountains, the Shilshole Bay Marina & Elliott Bay, this tiny park is a great little neighborhood secret, and, as you might guess from the name, a perfect place to watch the sunset.
7531 34th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA
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Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWWith amazing views of the Olympic Mountains, the Shilshole Bay Marina & Elliott Bay, this tiny park is a great little neighborhood secret, and, as you might guess from the name, a perfect place to watch the sunset.
7531 34th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA
A little neighborhood park in Ballard, which features a big playground with baby swings, sandbox, slides etc., bathroom facilities, and benches.
2001 NW Canoe Pl., Seattle, WA 98117
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Salmon Bay Park
2001 NW Canoe PlA little neighborhood park in Ballard, which features a big playground with baby swings, sandbox, slides etc., bathroom facilities, and benches.
2001 NW Canoe Pl., Seattle, WA 98117
Food scene
A friendly, often bustling, always casual, place to enjoy icy cold piles of oysters, delicious plates, wines by the glass, beer, cider, and smart cocktails.
Open daily 4pm-10pm • 4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle • (206) 395-9227
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWA friendly, often bustling, always casual, place to enjoy icy cold piles of oysters, delicious plates, wines by the glass, beer, cider, and smart cocktails.
Open daily 4pm-10pm • 4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle • (206) 395-9227
Apothecary inspired cocktails and a Southern / Creole menu. Dinner and drinks are served nightly, brunch on weekends. They grow fresh herbs and produce for both their kitchen and their bar.
Open 4pm-2am Weekdays // 10am - 2am Weekends
5233 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle • (206) 420-3750
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Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWApothecary inspired cocktails and a Southern / Creole menu. Dinner and drinks are served nightly, brunch on weekends. They grow fresh herbs and produce for both their kitchen and their bar.
Open 4pm-2am Weekdays // 10am - 2am Weekends
5233 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle • (206) 420-3750
El Moose celebrates the cooking found in central plateau Mexico’s fondas (small homey restaurants) and backroom kitchens; food that tastes as much like it does in Mexico as possible.
Open every day 8am – 3pm • Sunday - Thursday 5pm-9pm • Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm
5242 Leary Ave NW. Seattle • (206) 784-5568
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Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestEl Moose celebrates the cooking found in central plateau Mexico’s fondas (small homey restaurants) and backroom kitchens; food that tastes as much like it does in Mexico as possible.
Open every day 8am – 3pm • Sunday - Thursday 5pm-9pm • Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm
5242 Leary Ave NW. Seattle • (206) 784-5568
A neighborhood café serving breakfast & lunch along with handcrafted coffee drinks, house made pastries, tea, fresh squeezed juices, local & import beer and wine, mimosas, and more.
Open Tues. - Sun. 8am - 3pm • 1418 NW 70th Street, Seattle • (206) 782-5422
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StA neighborhood café serving breakfast & lunch along with handcrafted coffee drinks, house made pastries, tea, fresh squeezed juices, local & import beer and wine, mimosas, and more.
Open Tues. - Sun. 8am - 3pm • 1418 NW 70th Street, Seattle • (206) 782-5422
Iconic seafood restaurant, cafe & bar on the Ballard shoreline with a majestic view of Puget Sound and the rugged Olympic Mountains.
6049 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle • (206) 789-3770
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWIconic seafood restaurant, cafe & bar on the Ballard shoreline with a majestic view of Puget Sound and the rugged Olympic Mountains.
6049 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle • (206) 789-3770
Regional Italian cuisine, in a warm and casual neighborhood style. The restaurant has its own in house bakery, espresso bar, private dining room and garden court yard.
6415 32nd Avenue NW, Seattle • (206) 781-8000
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Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWRegional Italian cuisine, in a warm and casual neighborhood style. The restaurant has its own in house bakery, espresso bar, private dining room and garden court yard.
6415 32nd Avenue NW, Seattle • (206) 781-8000
Local, organic & sustainable foods for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Private event hosting and catering.
Breakfast served all day every day 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
2821 NW Market Street, Seattle • (206) 783-1547
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StLocal, organic & sustainable foods for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Private event hosting and catering.
Breakfast served all day every day 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
2821 NW Market Street, Seattle • (206) 783-1547
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StBake shop, ice creamery, and espresso
Organic, classic American comfort desserts and other original and innovative confections.
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Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWOrganic, classic American comfort desserts and other original and innovative confections.
Handcrafted Danish pastries, breads, cookies and cakes using quality ingredients and the time honored techniques and traditions of European artisan baking since 1947. Espresso drinks.
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Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWHandcrafted Danish pastries, breads, cookies and cakes using quality ingredients and the time honored techniques and traditions of European artisan baking since 1947. Espresso drinks.
Mixed & glazed donuts made from scratch using organic ingredients. Full espresso bar. Vegan options
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Mighty-O Donuts Ballard
1555 NW Market StMixed & glazed donuts made from scratch using organic ingredients. Full espresso bar. Vegan options
Conseils aux voyageurs
Que faut-il apporter ?
Bring comfortable clothes and shoes
There is plenty to do such as hiking, beach exploring, nights on the town, and more. Pack a variety of clothing to accommodate all your adventures
À ne pas manquer
The sunrise & sunset on the beach is a must
Make sure you rise early to catch one of Washington's gorgeous sunrises at the private beach nearby. It is worth every second!