U.S. News and World Report reports that the University of Washington is one of the best colleges for shoppers, thanks in part to Ballard.

According to the news magazine, “The Pacific Northwest may be an afterthought for shopping, but the University of Washington proves to be an underrated haven for retail. Students can make the short trek to Ballard, a historic tree-lined district in northwest Seattle that offers up dozens of locally owned shops ranging from clothes to jewelry.” (Thanks Linda for the tip!)