Loch Lomond Shores, (http://www.lochlomondshor...) is Balloch's newest visitor attraction. Situated on the edge of Loch Lomond the complex comprises a shopping mall which has a variety of shops inlcuding the prestigious Jenners department store, along with cafes and a restaurant. Lomond shores also has the National Park Gateway centre - an informative tourist information office, a woodland path with several pieces of modern art on show, seasonal amusements, children's play park and most recently Loch Lomond Aquarium.
The Maid of the Loch, (http://www.maidoftheloch.com/) is a paddlesteamer currently undergoing a full restoration. The boat is open to the public for most of the year. There is a small shop onboard operated by the Paddlesteamer Preservation Society. There is also a cafe. The Maid of the Loch can be booked for private functions including weddings, so it may be closed at those times. Near to the Maide of the Loch is the Duncan Mills Slipway used as launching base for jet skis and power boats. A new attraction is the Steam Slipway complex.
Balloch Castle Country Park was once a private estate set on almost 200 acres of land. Today it is a public park and a venue for a variety of events from the annual Dragon Boat race to music festivals attracting tens of thousands of revellers. The centrepiece of the park is Balloch Castle which is currently closed to the public. The park also has a few formal gardens including the Walled Garden, and the Chinese Garden adjacent to the castle.
