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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_182954) ## Recommended things to do in Ballard | Number of things to do | 40 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details)[High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/2-hour-adventure-course-trek-in-santa-ynez-valley.a49322898.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour](/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-biking-and-wine-tasting-tour.a1386982.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour](/things-to-do/the-sideways-wine-trail-a-self-guided-driving-tour.a51171316.activity-details)[Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-solvang-discover-the-danish-charm.a51182982.activity-details) | | With kids | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details)[Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details)[The Sideways Luxury Wine Private Tour to Solvang](/things-to-do/the-sideways-luxury-wine-private-tour-to-solvang.a45986416.activity-details)[Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles](/things-to-do/santa-barbara-wine-tasting-day-tour-from-los-angeles.a2765875.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ballard --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Ballard? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ballard ![#travelbug #santaynez #californiamission #solvang #california #usa #northamerica #facade #architecture #colonial #church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/fc291c50-3f8b-4194-ab76-414f9087493a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Mission Santa Ines Find out about the history of Solvang with a stop at Old Mission Santa Ines. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Mission-Santa-Ines-Downtown-Solvang.d6323932.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ostriches at Ostrichland USA in Solvang, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323934/bdf834e0-df19-48fc-9f6b-73de03014ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### OstrichLand USA Enjoy an outing to OstrichLand USA during your stay in Solvang. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/OstrichLand-USA-Solvang.d6323934.Vacation-Attraction) ![This park is a great place to visit! Lots of beautiful trails to walk or ride, play grounds, tennis and even a skate park. Highly recommend some time here to escape the crowds of the main streets. Be aware...closed promptly at sunset or 5pm. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/5e9cf88b-ee1c-4df1-969b-97dbd9ceac65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hans Christian Andersen Park Explore the great outdoors at Hans Christian Andersen Park, a lovely green space in Solvang. Check out the shops and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Park-Solvang.d6323579.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Brewing Company You can take time to visit Solvang Brewing Company during your travels to Solvang. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Solvang-Brewing-Company-Downtown-Solvang.d553248633849514620.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Festival Theater You can make plans for a show at Solvang Festival Theater on your trip to Solvang. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Solvang-Festival-Theater-Downtown-Solvang.d6325032.Vacation-Attraction) #### River Course at the Alisal Enjoy a round of golf in Solvang at River Course at the Alisal. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/River-Course-At-The-Alisal-Solvang.d6323966.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Windmill Solvang Windmill is just one of the places to see in Solvang, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.com/Solvang-Windmill-Solvang.d950865755227209728.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum during your travels in Solvang. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Solvang-Vintage-Motorcycle-Museum-Downtown-Solvang.d6325037.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hans Christian Andersen Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hans Christian Andersen Museum during your travels in Solvang. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Museum-Downtown-Solvang.d6177315.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Ballard ![SOLVANG, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA -2021 The shops of this historic Danish tourist community can seen in this 22021 Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/98a7a21b-b871-4fcb-806c-a6583d1d1012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solvang ![Patchwork Of Vineyards Is Seen In Early Summer, Trees, Farm Buildings And Rolling Hillsides In The Background, Santa Ynez Valley; Los Olivos, California, United States Of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9916/6c5d8494-c2db-49c2-bbcd-79c14a662fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ynez ![Lone oak tree on hillside in vineyard in Central California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180640/446bac58-eb50-4eb0-9349-4948e8ca5fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Olivos ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballard worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ballard? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ballard? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ballard? ### What are some activities to do in Ballard with kids? > - [Skynet Playground](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details) > - [Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details) > - [Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details) > - [The Sideways Luxury Wine Private Tour to Solvang](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-sideways-luxury-wine-private-tour-to-solvang.a45986416.activity-details) > - [Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-wine-tasting-day-tour-from-los-angeles.a2765875.activity-details) ### What to do in Ballard for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ballard? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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