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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Overview
Hiram Chittenden Locks and Gas Works Park offer a unique glimpse into Seattle's maritime history and natural beauty. This walking and driving tour allows participants to observe boats "locking through" while learning about the operation of the locks.
- 🚤 Witness boats navigate the busy Hiram Chittenden Locks during the tour.
- 🐦 In late spring, visit the largest Great Blue Heron colony in the city to see and hear chicks.
- 🐟 From mid-June through September, adult salmon can be observed returning to navigate the fish ladder.
- 🏞️ Learn about Gas Works Park, where float planes take off and land, providing stunning city views.
- 🏡 Explore houseboat communities along Lake Union for a uniquely Seattle experience.
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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Look for me inside the bakery with a Seattle Under the Radar Tours sign. Street parking around the meet up spot is limited to 2 hours (the tour is 3 hours) and nearby garages and lots are very expensive. Consider taking a Lyft/Uber/Taxi or public transit if possible.
Return details
Look for me inside the bakery with a Seattle Under the Radar Tours sign. Street parking around the meet up spot is limited to 2 hours (the tour is 3 hours) and nearby garages and lots are very expensive. Consider taking a Lyft/Uber/Taxi or public transit if possible.
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Hiram M. Chittenden LocksWe will explore the Locks and learn how they work, and watch ships "lock through". We will learn about their role in maintaining the level of Lake Washington and how they transformed Seattle's maritime industry. We will look for smolts (baby salmon) on the spillway heading out to sea and adult salmon coming back through the fish ladder. The resident harbor seals and herons are fat and happy this time of year!
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Gas Works ParkThis one of a kind park was an inspired creation that took a heavy industrial site and transformed it into one of Seattle's favorite parks, with fabulous views across Lake Union to downtown and the Space Needle! Along the way we will learn the history of this iconic piece of old Seattle that still survives. On our way back downtown, we will cruise by the houseboat community along Lake Union, a uniquely Seattle experience!
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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour
Seattle, Washington, USA
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!