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Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour

Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour

Overview

Let's explore the busiest locks in the nation, the Hiram Chittenden Locks! We will watch boats "lock through" and watch for baby salmon (smolts) going out to sea, and adults returning to navigate the fish ladder on their way home to spawn. The resident harbor seals and herons are always fun to watch too! We will learn how this critical component of our maritime industry and history transformed Seattle, and its role in managing our freshwater lake systems. Then we're off to Gas Works to learn about this one-of-a-kind park, where we will see float planes taking off and landing, and enjoy stunning views of the city. Finally we will visit to the houseboat communities along Lake Union, a uniquely Seattle experience! NOTE: this is a driving/walking tour, proof of vaccination is required for all tours.

Kids aged 8 and up are welcome, as I do not have car seats for younger ones.

City: Seattle

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $119.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $119.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this tour.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
I am fully vaccinated as of May 22, 2021!

What To Expect

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

We 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!

Gas Works Park

This 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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (6)

Debbie_R

Jun 2022

Great tour. Lynne is wonderful , and we loved our day. I recommend this experience. The Ballard Locks were awesome

Mahesh_H

Jun 2022

This tour was awesome and educational. The tour covered lots of beautiful places of Seattle. Lynn was amazing guide! She explained the concept of Locks very clearly. She went above and beyond and extended the time to cover all the mentioned places. Highly recommended!

StantoninAZ

Aug 2021

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!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi N, it was so lovely to meet you and the family! It's not often I get to spend time with 3 generations of the same family, and it was a joy! Thank you for booking and taking the time to review, my thoughts are with you! --Lynn