Conceived as soon as the first white settlers came in the 1850s and finished in the 1930s, these two locks go up and down on a regular basis, letting pleasure craft, fishing boats and tour vessels through. Crowds come here to see the boats, to watch th... More [+]
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"I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical before I went...it just sounded like some dumb locks that salmon jump...but it is worth the trip. It is a lot more interesting than what I thought. The visit..." more
"I recently went there with my parents and we enjoyed watching the locks open/close, fill/empty and see the seagulls in action, eating. Be prepared for the stench when you walk over from the locks t..." more
"The locks are a must see to explain the constant water level of the lakes versus the tide action of the oceans.The locks are the gateway to Seattle!" more
"Amazing when the salmon are jumping!!A great place to take out of town guests to enjoy the beauty of Seattle." more
"I have never managed to enjoy the Ballard Locks, except when kayaking once through them." more
"My parents live in Florida + come to visit about once a year.This is the one place they refuse to miss every time they come.Make sure to go when the salmon are running, they are the best part of th..." more
"This is a great, inexpensive way to spend an afternoon.Take a break and stop in The Lockspot Cafe for great food and service at good prices.Make sure check out the fish ladder with underwater viewi..." more
"I have lived near the locks all my life, and have always been fasinated with it. It is so much fun to just go and spend a relaxing day there watching boat traffic and the fish go through the latter..." more
"Bring a picnic and dont forget to stop by the visitors center and the rose garden.You might just see someone famous going through the locks.Plan to spend hours here, you will be amazed at how fast ..." more
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Mon-Sun: 7am-9pm
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