- The list below includes 368 free or cheap things to do in or near Ballard, Washington, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Dog Park.
- From Discovery Park to Fremont, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ballard and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Seattle, Kirkland, Bremerton and Poulsbo.
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Originally built for the 1962 World Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is a park, arts, and entertainment center. Though it contains many attractions, it is most famous for The Space Needle.
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Affiliated with the Seattle Art Museum and free to the public year round, the Olympic Sculpture Park features a striking array of outdoor sculptures with a variety of styles and subjects.
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Enjoy shopping at stores such as Anne Taylor, Coach, or Tiffany & Co. at Pacific Place. This shopping center also offers several high-end dining options and AMC Theatres for a place to relax after a day of shopping.
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1501 Western Ave, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98101
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Find the local culinary secret hot spots on the Savor Seattle Food walking tour. Learn the local history while sampling fresh local cuisine of all types. Tours vary in length and food pairings and themes. Private events are also available.
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The City Centre is a destination itself for many Seattle locals and visitors. With a plethora of shops, eateries, and live entertainment, you can spend the day meandering through the heart of Seattle.
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The Seattle Aquarium offers dive shows, an area to touch a Puget Sound tide pools, octopus feedings, an area to view a stimulated Pacific coral reef, and a show featuring otters and seals. The aquarium also has a special area set apart for studying ocras, also known as killer whales.
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Now the centerpiece of an internationally renowned museum system, Seattle Art Museum, first opened in 1933. Featuring an eclectic collection of more than 23,000 pieces, the museum also features a variety of ever changing exhibits that delight and engage their visitors.
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Boasting eleven floors and a total area of over 362,000 square feet, the Seattle Public Library is an architectural sight to behold. In addition to books, the library offers computers, databases, and a variety of other resources.
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Tour meets at the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA
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Visitors can see what the culinary world of Seattle has to offer by sampling food from all across the city with Seattle Bites Food Tours. One of the highlights of the tour is a stop at Pike Place Market.