I really enjoyed this and was lucky enough to catch a guided and free tour. Be sure to stop in the visitor center and watch the video and find out about the next tour. There is a beautiful garden, the locks, and the fish ladder. We even saw a harbor seal. more

Everyone visits Pike's Market and the Space Needle when going to Seattle, and you should...but sometimes you might want to do something a bit different, and perhaps even learn a thing or two. That's when you should go visit the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Even if you've been to a working lock before, this one is especially interesting because you get... more

This is cool for a quick look at how boats go from a high to low level of water and vice versa. It only takes 1/2 hour to check it out, so why not. I recommend going early since it seems there is limited parking. There was a salmon ladder there too. There are a couple places to eat (fast... more

The Ballard Locks are way primo!! You can get up-close to the passage of ships and marine vessels through the lock and canal system along an extensive observation platform. It can be a mesmerizing diversion just to sit and watch the watercraft go sleepily by. But then, there is also an underwater viewing area across the channel from the observation... more