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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 331 attractions in Seattle
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Wharf/pier/boardwalk, Waterway
Address: 3015 NW 54th St Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: 206 783 7059

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5 of 5 stars
photogsareh   5 contributions
Washington
Oct 8, 2009

My husband and I recently spent an afternoon walking arounf the Locks and the Botanical Gardens. It was fun to observe the engineering at work. We enjoyed watching the fish ladder and outside even spotted a sea lion and some cormarants feeding. I didn't realize how extensive the gardens are. The rose garden is lovely and the trees are beautiful.... more

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5 of 5 stars
capricornone   1 contribution
Portland
Oct 8, 2009

The Ballad locks is a beautiful little walk. I suggest taking some time to check out the local area. more

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5 of 5 stars
zimms4golf   8 contributions
northern california
Oct 6, 2009

We have been on ships that went thru locks but had never seen them work off the ship. It was interesting to watch. Also the gardens as you enter are spectacular!! The day we were there Salmon were jumping everywhere. Also you can view the Salmon from the underwater windows at the fish ladder. Very interesting place. more

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4 of 5 stars
Brayette   21 contributions
California
Sep 20, 2009

Came here based on TA reviews. Saw the boats waiting in the lock for the water to rise. The process takes a while but the water level fills fairly fast. The Salmon ladder is the true highlight of the visit. We could see Salmon jumping out of the water near the lock and the fish ladder. We went down to... more

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5 of 5 stars
A5Boyo   25 contributions
San Francisco Bay Area
Aug 12, 2009

The locks are an engineering feat, located adjacent to a beautiful botanical garden, adjacent to a fish ladder with underwater viewing windows. This is a great attraction. And it's free. more

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5 of 5 stars
lipnmin   12 contributions
southern california
Jul 26, 2009

WOW, were we impressed with this place. When we got there, it was in a beautiful area surrounded by botanical gardens. You can walk out and actually watch them raising the channel. It was amazing! Then we went across and went under ground and watched the salmon passing on the fish ladder. After you go to the Locks, you must... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dave_in_Indy   75 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Jul 12, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I learned of the Ballard Locks (aka the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) from a fellow traveler while staying downtown. He, like me, had been staying in Seattle for weeks at a time, and we were both interested in learning from one another just exactly what surprises Seattle might be hiding from us. One that he raised was the Ballard Locks.... more

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5 of 5 stars
beautea97   15 contributions
Elk Grove, California
Aug 16, 2008

A little tough to find, but well worth the trip! Very educational to learn about the purpose of the Locks and depending on the time of your visit, the salmon ladder is awesome!! There is a volunteer explaining the entire process down at the ladder, and the walk through the arboritum is breathtaking. We have been twice and have been... more

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5 of 5 stars
seethesightsUSA   85 contributions
Yorktown, VA
Jul 12, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
boilinginTexas   221 contributions
Arlington, Texas
Dec 9, 2007
15/15 found this review helpful

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

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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Address

3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: 206 783 7059