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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

A sight in Ballard, Seattle, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Jul–Sep.

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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard, Seattle
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Why go

Ballard Locks move boats between Lake Washington and Puget Sound; fish ladder windows show migrating salmon.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Seattle, alongside 8 places to eat, 6 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is The Walrus and the Carpenter, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Ballard
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Jul–Sep

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Seattle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Walrus and the Carpenter

    Ballard oyster bar from Renee Erickson, known for local oysters.

    Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Discovery Park

    Seattle's largest park: bluff meadows, forest loop trail and a beach walk to West Point Lighthouse.

    Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Discovery Park

    The city's largest park, with bluffs, forest trails and a beach walk to the 1881 West Point Lighthouse.

    Outdoors · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 1.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Paseo Caribbean Food

    Fremont's cult Cuban-style sandwich shop; the Caribbean Roast pork sandwich is the order.

    Food · 2.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Canlis

    Family-run fine dining since 1950 in a mid-century glass house on a hillside above Lake Union.

    Food · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 2.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Kerry Park

    Small Queen Anne viewpoint with the classic view of the Space Needle in front of downtown and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.

    Sight · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 3.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Seattle

6 more curated sights in Seattle. See the full Seattle guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Hiram M. Chittenden Locks itself, we suggest: Jul–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seattle weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Coordinates
47.66550, -122.39718
Destination
Seattle, Washington

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks?

Plan on about an hour at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hiram M. Chittenden Locks?

Our pick: Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Salmon run peaks July–September.

Is Hiram M. Chittenden Locks free?

Yes, we list Hiram M. Chittenden Locks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hiram M. Chittenden Locks?

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks is at 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA, in Ballard. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hiram M. Chittenden Locks?

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