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Seattle icon & top 5 tourist attraction. National Historic Site (circa 1917) Busiest locking system in the Nation.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, is a complex of locks at the west end of Salmon Bay in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal, between the neighborhoods of Ballard to the north and Magnolia to the south.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, more popularly known as the "Ballard Locks," is worth visiting for a number of reasons. Located along a waterway near a number of great seafood restaurants like Red Mill Totem House and The Lockspot Cafe, Ballard Locks is the quintessential Seattle landmark.
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Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the Ballard Locks is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden — one of the most beautiful park settings in Seattle.
The Ballard Locks is a picturesque park with a ship canal, 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. The Ballard Locks is FREE to visit, with a paid parking lot along 3015 NW 54th St in Ballard. You can see salmon at the Fish Ladder from mid-June to late October.
One hundred and six years after they formally opened in 1917, the Ballard Locks are the nation’s busiest, passing up to 50,000 vessels each year. As Lake Washington’s only outlet, the Locks ...
The Ballard Locks offer a unique blend of engineering, natural beauty, and educational opportunities. Watching the locks in action, exploring the botanical gardens, and witnessing the salmon ladder make it a must-visit attraction in Seattle.
The locks allow boats to pass between Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal, offering a live demonstration of Seattle's maritime lifestyle (many have compared the locks to a...
Known locally as the Ballard Locks, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks provides a link for boats traveling between the salt water of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Union and Lake Washington.