Bodies of Water in Seattle

THE 5 BEST Seattle Bodies of Water

Bodies of Water in Seattle

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  • Douglas B
    18 contributions
    We 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, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • JudyCTrip
    Perth, Australia166 contributions
    Plenty to see and an easy walk in a very pleasant neighborhood where locals hang out. Recommended even in the winter.
    Written March 14, 2023
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  • Joel K
    Vancouver, Canada3,300 contributions
    A beautiful lake in Seattle. Great walking, biking, running and more. Museum of Industry, wharf with historic ships and seaplanes taking off.
    Written January 24, 2023
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  • SoCalOregonian
    Murrieta, CA9,961 contributions
    We 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 wealthy
    Written May 22, 2021
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  • David W
    Astoria, OR12 contributions
    My 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, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Karim Maarouf
    Cairo, Egypt771 contributions
    While 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, 2022
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  • Departure25862
    Olympia, Washington1 contribution
    It 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, 2005
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  • Tall66
    Wenatchee, WA1,134 contributions
    Located 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, 2015
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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