“The two locks here link Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects to both Lake Union and Lake Washington.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie about seeing two bodies of water, right next to each, at different levels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seattle shimmers like an impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Traversing the Lake Washington Ship Canal on a series of platforms lets you watch ships being raised up from the salt water of Puget Sound to the fresh water of the canals." Full review
Frommer's
"Seattleites love boats—even when they’re not theirs." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Industrial-age marvel; watch the local salmon populations dwindle before your very eyes!"
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In Carl English Jr Botanical Gardens on the north side of Hiram M Chittenden Locks is this visitor center containing a small museum documenting the history of the locks." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This mechanical wonder is best known as the Ballard Locks; it sits on the channel that links Elliott Bay to Seattle's Lake Union and Lake Washington." Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic
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