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By Citysearch Editors, Seattle

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Once a sleepy fishing community, Ballard's come into its own in recent years with a crop of new boutiques, offbeat shops and more.
On This Page: Ballard Avenue, Market Street, More Ballard Favorites

Ballard Avenue

Trendy shops are flocking to this historical stretch of street.

  1. Olivine Atelier

    5344 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Sophisticated, high-end style flourishing in Ballard? You betcha.

  2. Souvenir

    5325 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Hand-crafted hip greeting cards--when you really care enough to send the very best.

  3. Camelion Design

    5330 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Affordable and unique shabby chic home furnishings for those looking to cocoon in cozy comfort.

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    611 N 35th Street, Seattle, WA
    Forget the trend of the moment: This sophisticated boutique offers classic, modern clothing with an East Coast influence.

  5. re-souL

    5319 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Shoes, home furnishings, jewelry, and more---all done with style.

  6. Second Ascent

    5209 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Giving slightly used outdoor gear a second chance is the name of the game at this small Ballard gear supply. Everything from bikes to backpacks, crampons to mountaineering boots, they will have what you need to get you out there for less you might think.

  7. Kavu World

    5423 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    Locally owned and environmentally conscious, this small Ballard clothing shop has been supplying the outdoorsy type for more than 10 years

Market Street

Scandinavian pastries, Mexican folk art and Eastern-style henna make shopping on this street an international experience.

  1. Ballard Blossom

    1766 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    The Northwest's largest florist also boasts the widest delivery area in the region.

  2. Scandinavian Gift Shop

    2016 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    The place for all things Scandinavian, from wooden clogs to crystal.

  3. La Tienda Folk Art Gallery

    2050 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    Handmade crafts from around the globe reside in this pleasant, tasteful gallery.

  4. Mehndi Madness

    7821 192nd Pl SW, Edmonds, WA
    Decorate your digits with a time-honored Eastern henna embellishment--or Western manicure innovations.

  5. Secret Garden Bookshop

    2214 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    A huge collection of books for kids and plenty of great reads for adults.

  6. Market Street Shoes

    2215 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    With Offering more than 60 different brands of shoes and boots, including everything from sturdy Blundstone work boots to Earth-friendly footwear, this locally owned shoe store fits right in with all the other small Ballard shops.

More Ballard Favorites

Beyond Market and Ballard Avenue you'll find everything from smoked salmon to boxing Amish puppets.

  1. Top Ten Toys

    104 N 85th St, Seattle, WA
    A rambling, homespun store with a non-violent philosophy that carries mostly kid-powered toys.

  2. Port Chatham Smoked Seafood

    2821 NW Market St Ste E, Seattle, WA
    Portlock fish has been successfully smoking for more than 70 years with no intention of quitting.

  3. Archie McPhee & Co.

    2428 NW Market St, Seattle, WA
    A playful kingdom of kitsch, every item is designed to shock or amuse.

  4. Madame K's

    5327 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
    This Ballard Avenue former brothel entraps its clientele with flirty service and first-class pizza.

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