{"id":35,"date":"2023-06-21T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T15:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jgwhittier.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2023-06-23T23:47:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T23:47:56","slug":"summertime-activities-to-do-in-ballard-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jgwhittier.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/21\/summertime-activities-to-do-in-ballard-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime Activities To Do in Ballard WA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ballard is a great place to be in the summer. With its waterfront location, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few ideas for summer activities in Ballard or nearby, with the approximate mileage or commute time to each activity from JG Whittier:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  Visit the Ballard Locks<\/a>: The Ballard Locks are a National Historic Landmark and a popular tourist destination. They are located about 2 miles from JG Whittier, so the commute time is about 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bike.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Image: TripAdvisor @Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Go kayaking or paddleboarding<\/a>: There are several companies that offer kayaking and paddleboarding tours in the Ballard Locks area. The closest company is about 1 mile from JG Whittier, so the commute time is about 3 minutes by car or 5 minutes by bike.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Image: TripAdvisor @Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard Tours<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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      Have a picnic at Golden Gardens Park<\/a>: Golden Gardens Park is a beautiful park with a sandy beach, picnic areas, and stunning views of the Olympic Mountains. It is located about 3 miles from JG Whittier, so the commute time is about 7 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bike.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Image: https:\/\/seattle.gov\/parks\/allparks\/golden-gardens-park<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

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        Visit the Nordic Museum<\/a>: The Nordic Museum is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the Nordic countries. It is located about 3 miles from JG Whittier, so the commute time is about 7 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bike.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Image: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Nordic_Museum<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

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          Explore the shops and restaurants in Ballard<\/a>: Ballard is home to a variety of shops and restaurants, so you're sure to find something to your taste. There are also several breweries in the area, so you can sample some of Seattle's best craft beer. The shops and restaurants are all within a 2-mile radius of JG Whittier, so the commute time is about 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bike.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Image: Instagram @RupeeBar <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

          These are just a few ideas for summer activities in Ballard or nearby. With its waterfront location and vibrant atmosphere, Ballard is a great place to enjoy the summer weather. Drop us a comment on social media and tell us your favorite summertime activity in Ballard!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Ballard is a great place to be in the summer. With its waterfront location, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few ideas for summer activities in Ballard or nearby, with the approximate mileage or commute time to each activity from JG Whittier: Visit the Ballard Locks: The Ballard Locks… <\/p>\n

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