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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle

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#1 of 7 in Nature in Seattle

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Watch boats and fish travel the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, a waterway system that provides safe passage between salt water and fresh water. The locks connect the Puget Sound to the Ship Canal, which links to Lake Union and Lake Washington. See barges, yachts, sailboats, and more pass through as water levels adjust to allow their journey. Don’t miss the fish ladder, which allows the migration of anadromous fish, such as salmon, between the two types of water. Glass panels give you a clear view of the fish making their journey. Pop into the visitor center to learn more about the history of the locks and how they work. To visit Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on your holiday in Seattle, and find out what else Seattle has to offer, use our Seattle.

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• By B701IKkathyh

  This is a great place to visit. You can watch the boats load and unload, wander around the gardens, have a snack and see the visitor shop. Well worth a visit. My only regret was not leaving enough....  more »

• By I8083KLannal

  Beautiful day to watch boats passing through the locks, stopped by the Fish Ladder (unfortunately not the season to watch the salmon).  more »

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