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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)

3015 Northwest 54th St., Seattle, Washington 98107

Featured Review : The locks that control access between saltwater Puget Sound and freshwater Salmon Bay (and ultimately, Lake Washington), are found to the north of downtown Seattle. Any set of locks, designed to move ships vertical dista...See Full Review

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    4 out of 5 stars

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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
  • June 12, 2007
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)
Quote: The locks that control access between saltwater Puget Sound and freshwater Salmon Bay (and ultimately, Lake Washington), are found to the north of downtown Seattle. Any set of locks, designed to move ships vertical distances, is an engineering feat... Read the full Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) review

From journal Jewel of the Northwest

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Ballard Locks - FREE

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Harry Potter from New York, New York
  • October 23, 2002
Ballard Locks - FREE
Quote: Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, this unusual free tourist sight contains a beautiful botanical garden, a visitors center, a fish viewing room, and the locks themselves on the Lake Washington Ship Canal. A free parking lot is... Read the full Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) review

From journal Soaking Up Seattle

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Ballard Locks

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • December 18, 2000
Quote: The Ballard Locks are an odd Seattle attraction that I always fear will bore my friends who I drag to come and see with me. The boats coming or going to/from Lake Washington must pass through the "locks" which filter out sea water so as not to... Read the full Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) review

From journal Washington: Seattle

Ballard Locks

  • 4 out of 5 stars by travel2000 from New York, New York
  • November 14, 2000
Quote: This was very educational and fascinating to watch. This is part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This is where fishing boats (large and small) and yachts make the trip from salt water to fresh, or vice versa. The boats enter a tank, which is... Read the full Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks) review

From journal Cool Seattle Experience