Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
4.7 (10,370)attraction
4.7 (10,370)Watch boats transit between sound and lake, spot migrating salmon at the fish ladder, and stroll the botanical garden.
Description
The locks connect the saltwater of Puget Sound with the freshwater of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, creating a clear vantage point to watch boats of all sizes navigate the passage. At the fish ladder, underwater viewing windows look directly in on migrating salmon, while the rest of the grounds open into the serene, landscaped paths of the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
