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Ballard, Seattle

WA · 47.6760, -122.3661

Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90, Cascade Loop and Stevens Pass Greenway are signed byways within 30 miles of Ballard, Seattle, Washington.

Understand

Historically, Ballard was a working-class area supported by several sawmills and a fishery, and the original home of Seattle's Scandinavian immigrants. As a result there's hardly a Seattleite who hasn't heard of lutefisk (preserved whitefish) or lefse (a flatbread made with potatoes). Due to its close proximity to Downtown Seattle, Ballard's property values have soared and many long-time residents have been displaced by a young and diverse population. Though now trendy and upscale, Ballard still clings on to its working waterfront and its Scandinavian roots.
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The same roads run past Seattle, where they are ranked and described in full.

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Public land

Campgrounds

Lookouts

Named places

  • Kirke Park · 0 mi
  • Greenwood Triangle · 1 mi
  • 6th Avenue Northwest Pocket Park · 1 mi
  • Ballard Corners Park · 1 mi
  • Gilman Playground · 1 mi
  • Morphauna · 1 mi
  • 59th Street Park · 1 mi
  • Sunset Place · 1 mi

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