Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)

A working 1917 lock complex on the Lake Washington Ship Canal where you can watch boats raised and lowered between freshwater and Puget Sound, plus a fish ladder with underwater windows for viewing migrating salmon. Free to visit, with a botanical garden on site. Practical note: peak salmon viewing runs from early July through mid-August; the locks and grounds are open daily and admission is free.

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Address: 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107Opens in Google Maps
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