Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Seattle Ballard Locks, Gas Works Park and Houseboats Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United States, Washington, Seattle
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  • 3 hours
  • Seattle
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Let's explore the busiest locks in the nation, the Hiram Chittenden Locks! On this walking and driving tour, we will watch boats "lock through" and learn how the locks operate. In the late spring, we can visit the largest Great Blue Heron colony in the city to watch and listen to the chicks, and see baby salmon (smolts) going out to sea. From mid-June through September we will see adult salmon returning to navigate the fish ladder on their way home to spawn. 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 the houseboat communities along Lake Union, a uniquely Seattle experience! For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107-4213

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!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122

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!

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Macrina Bakery & Cafe, 2408 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA


    Departure Time

    02:00 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Trail12326243922

    10 Dec, 2023

    Lynn was AMAZING! This was the best small group tour we have ever booked. Lynn was extremely friendly, accomdating & knowledgeable. She also recommend 2 excellent restaurants. We ended up eating at & enjoying both restaurants during our vacation. I highly recommend this tour!

    MTDC1953

    17 Nov, 2023

    This boat ride by Argosy Cruises was excellent! We left from Lake Union and our narrator and all around deck hand gave us some very interesting narrations during our 2-hour trip. We went through the Ballard Locks, which was the main reason we chose this tour over the 1 hour bay tour. We then set out into the Puget Sound and ended at Pier 54. We were within walking distance to Pike's Market. We loved it and it was a good way to catch up with family in the area.

    DBL41

    14 Aug, 2023

    My husband and I had done most “common” Seattle sights! The tour company owner and tour director had so many “off the radar” things to show us. We saw things we didn’t even know existed. Everything was enjoyable and we especially enjoyed Lynn’s knowledge of the area and her recommendations for things to do on the remainder of our trip. When we return to the Seattle area, we will definitely contact Lynn again.

    lisamD6036NG

    16 May, 2023

    I am so glad we booked this tour, I learned so much about Seattle and saw many beautiful sights that I was not aware of. Lynn is an excellent guide. She is friendly and very knowledgeable. It's obvious that she loves her job. Wish we could have spent the whole day exploring this beautiful city.

    Sheila_C

    28 Apr, 2023

    The tour guide confirmed at 9:30am and canceled the tour at 11am doe to personal reasons, however, there should ALWAYS be a BACKUP plan. Tourist are on limited time. With so many options to chose from this was not acceptable .

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