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Ballard Locks

3015 NW 54th St
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 783-7059

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Fish ladder

08/19/2002 Posted by jarmiolowski

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!

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Editor's Review

A short drive from downtown, this water-bound spectacle is a great place to get the feel for Seattle's maritime life. See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

Boats come and go year-round, but to see the fish ladder in action, avoid November through February and the month of May, when the salmon aren't running.

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