The Ballard Bridge from the Seattle waterfront is your entrance into this lively neighborhood rich with history. Settled in 1853 as a predominantly Norwegian Fishing Village, it was annexed into Seattle in 1907 and has continued to evolve into one of the hippest Seattle Neighborhoods.  Ballard boasts a historical district with beautiful brick buildings and cobblestone streets.  "Downtown" Ballard runs along Market Street (also NW 55th Street).  Both "old" Ballard and Market Street have many fine restaurants, shops and pubs fill this area with new Condominiums for sale in downtown Ballard, and the Majestic Bay, 3 screen movie theater. There is also an Art walk the first Saturday night of each Month, a festive event.  Ballard is home to one of our new Seattle Public Neighborhood Libraries.  There is no chance you will have trouble finding a latte and great treats with Ballards many coffee stops. And don't miss the weekly Sunday Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Ballard.  Minutes from Shishole Marina, Golden Gardens Park, Hiram Chittenden Locks and Downtown. Ballard has much to offer. www.inballard.com