Who says history has to be boring? Enjoy this saucy self-guided audio tour of the historic Ballard neighborhood. There's so much to see in gorgeous Seattle. Learn about its alluring history and discover why this is the city of salmon, coffee and music. Your audio guide will give you a brief introduction to Seattle's early history, beginning with Bergen Place and how it's connected to Norway. Discover how Ballard was annexed by the City of Seattle and what "Snoose Junction" was. Whether you've lived here all your life, are visiting for the first time – or anything in between – this tour is for you. You’ll find so much of the history of this quirky 19th-century boomtown on Ballard Avenue. It’s an authentic slice of Seattle, with some of its most iconic buildings and establishments. Let’s take a stroll down it together.
This self-guided audio tour can be enjoyed on location or even at home.
Seattle's Quirky History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Discover Seattle's beauty and charm
- Learn about the city's rich culture and history
- Listen to the audio playing automatically using GPS
- Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided audio tour
Self-guided audio tour
Self-guided audio tour
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Smartphone and earphones
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Food and drinks
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- Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes and clothing
- The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline
- The minimum age for this tour is 6
- Please bring your smartphone and earphones
- This activity requires an app download. The use of the app is subject to the T&Cs of the application provider and the app store it is featured in
- Don't forget your camera!
- This is a self-guided audio tour, you will follow an audio tour through an app using your phone
- You can follow this self-guided tour on any day, at any time best fitted to you
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