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- Douglas B18 contributionsWe just missed fish journey but got to see the locks in action. Went by private tour rather than by boat or public tour.Written January 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JudyCTripPerth, Australia166 contributionsPlenty to see and an easy walk in a very pleasant neighborhood where locals hang out. Recommended even in the winter.Written March 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joel KVancouver, Canada3,300 contributionsA beautiful lake in Seattle. Great walking, biking, running and more. Museum of Industry, wharf with historic ships and seaplanes taking off.Written January 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SoCalOregonianMurrieta, CA9,961 contributionsWe visited Lake Washington during a dinner cruise and experienced a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier from the water, along with seeing the ostentatious lake front homes of the famous and fabulously wealthyWritten May 22, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David WAstoria, OR12 contributionsMy fav places on Elliot bay boardwalk are Ivar’s & I as. Solo used to go into restaurants and just order a great gourmet Clam Cowder, yummy😉 There is an awesome buffet place by the ferry ⛴ loading area as well as some shoe 👞 stores to find something special. At Pike St market you name it & you’ll as visitor to Seattle will find it there gifts & community & food & pastry & the flowers 💐 are the best deal in Washington. Just up the hill is a Nordstrom Rack & a couple of blocks further the first original Starbucks cafe & the at Westgate Mini-mall they have a chocolate store that sells mochas that have THE best chocolate taste in this universe. Under Westgate is the underground bus that will take to Seattle Center East & China town West & on the top floor is the Monerail that takes you to Seattle Center with a great overview of Seattle either direction you find a basket load of things to do & if your blessed they just might have an food event in the water park area. I used to walk that direction during my lunch break so I would miss out on an food event.
This review was written by Pastor David from Healing Rooms Astoria Church. Viewing Elliot Bay every morning inspire me to retire in Astoria where the Ocean is a ten minute driveway & I’m surrounded by Youngs Bay. 🧎😇🧎♂️Written March 26, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Karim MaaroufCairo, Egypt771 contributionsWhile visiting the Ballard Locks you can see this. It's basically a ladder the salmon swim through which acts like a bridge. There are glass windows so you can watch the different types of salmon swim through.Written November 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Departure25862Olympia, Washington1 contributionIt was the best place to go kayaking. Ive been to others before and this one just warmed the cockles of my heart!Written January 9, 2005This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tall66Wenatchee, WA1,134 contributionsLocated in the Funkiest neighborhood in Seattle, the Fremont Canal Park runs along the north side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal for about 4 blocks. It is adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail, it also has a viewing platform and shelter along the Ship anal where you can relax and enjoy the water fowl and the boat traffic.Written October 12, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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