Ballard Lock and Dam

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Ballard Locks.org is the official site for Visitor Information and Public Support of the Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks.

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Feb 25, 2025
This is a unique spot worth a visit if you are in the Seattle area. The bridge across the lock provides an interesting view of the workings of the locks.Full review by luv4phood
Sep 16, 2024
Great locks and salmon ladder. Lots of Seals around too. There was an underwater salmon viewing area and lots of info on the salmon run etc. Well worth a visitFull review by jamieba32
Sep 13, 2024
We’d seen the major tourist spots in Seattle and wanted to do something different. I’d read about the locks, we’d decided to have a look and ended up staying for almost two hours . The grounds are…Full review by scorpiogirl2

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How do i take a tour of the locks?
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Bottled water is sold in the Visitor Center. Picnic lunches are allowed and there are a number of local eating places and sources for takeaway food.
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