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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

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The Locks are the most popular destination along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. They are made up of 2 navigational locks, a dam and spillway, a fish ladder, a botanical garden, and a regional visitor center. The locks allow vessels to pass from fresh water Lake Washington, into the salt water of Puget Sound. An amazing place and an amazing engineering feat. The visitor center operates under two seasonal schedules, winter and summer. Winter hours (October 1 through April 30) of operation are from 10 am to 4 pm, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Summer hours (daily, May 1 through September 30) are from 10 am to 6 pm. Free guided tours are provided from March 1 through November 30. Call the Visitor Center at (206) 783-7059 for tour times and additional information.

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3015 NW 54th St
Seattle, WA 98107
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Tel 206-783-7059

Hours

GROUNDS
Daily: 7am-9pm

FISH LADDER
Daily: 7am-8:45pm

VISITOR CENTER
May1-Sep30: 10am-6pm
Oct1-Apr30: 10am-4pm