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

湖や海、湾に囲まれたシアトルという街の本当の良さが伝わる場所です。 二つの湖からの淡水と海水を水門が隔てています。 ... more