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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"As seen from the guided tour, Show Me Seattle!We enjoyed seeing the salmon waiting in the salt water to go up the fish ladder and into fresh lake water.We got to see private boats go thru the locks." 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
"This is a great addition to your Seattle siteseeing!There are beautiful green areas to sit & have a private or social picnic so take a basket & try to plan one when visiting here.Also, on t..." more
"The kids have fun watching the boats going by in the locks. I is also a great place to watch the salmon. The gardens are beautiful." more
"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
"Been here about 5 times with visitors from other cities and states.No one have ever complained when I bring them here.They usually get excited and amazed...Me myself as a 'Seattle guide' , ..." more
"We always enjoy a casual stroll through the on-site gardens before we head down to the locks to check out the marine traffic passing through.If you're really fortunate you can see the really la..." 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
"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
"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
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Address:
3015 NW 54th StSeattle, WA, US
Phone:
(206) 783-7059
Price Range
Free
Hours
Mon-Sun: 7am-9pm
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