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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour

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4 reviews

Location: Seattle, United States
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 131401P14


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107-4213We 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! Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Gas Works Park, 3300 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103-9150This 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!Duration: 1 hour
Supplier Name
Seattle Under the Radar Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this tour.,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,I am fully vaccinated as of May 22, 2021!
Inclusions:
Bottled water,Coffee and/or Tea
Traveler Reviews

Don’t hesitate! Do this tour. Our favorite of the week! We’ve been on several different tours over the last week and Lynn was by far the best tour guide we’ve had. She was well versed in the area and goes at a great pace. She was attentive to our questions and had so much helpful and interesting information. She was patient with my mother who has a disability and my daughter who wanted to spend some extra time at the playground at Gas Works Park. Her car was spotless and she was respectful of our wishes regarding Covid mitigation. Most of all she made the tour fun for US! She is enthusiastic and makes you feel special. Thanks Lynn for a great tour!

The Seattle Ballard locks tour was so interesting. Lynn explained in detail how the locks work and the history of how they came to be. We saw the salmon climbing the ladders to continue on their journey. We learned all about the salmon and their long road they must take to lay their eggs. We had some great coffee to. This tour was so educational and fun.

This was a fun tour that included not only the Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park, and Union Lake's houseboats, but a glimpse of native America artifacts at Ivar's and seaplanes landing (and docking) on the lake. Great time with a knowledgeable guide who is willing to tailor the experience to the tour group. Recommended!

On a beautiful day you will enjoy watching how the locks transition boats from sea level to lake level. Pretty cool!

From USD

98.85