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The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the U.S., and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, attract more than one million visitors annually, making it one of Seattle's top tourist attractions.
- December 14, 1978
- Charles A. D. Young (locks and dam), Bebb and Gould (support buildings)
- 1911–1917
Sep 15, 2019 · Learn about the history, operation, and attractions of the Ballard Locks, a popular Seattle landmark that connects Lake Union and Puget Sound. See the fish ladder, the visitor center, and the garden at the Ballard Locks, and plan your visit based on the salmon season.
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The Ballard Locks is a lock system on Lake Washington in Ballard, Seattle. There is a beautiful, tranquil, and small garden next to the Locks on the Ballard side. If you are fortunate, visitors can see the salmon climb up the ladders to help them spawn. Magical. It is free. Also, there are 8 major brewers in Ballard to sample.
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SECOND FLOOR - EXHIBITS (Locks History and the Corps of Engineers in the NW) Visitor Center and Gift Shop hours . 15+ LOCKS Videos. 1,000,000+ Views.
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The Ballard Locks is a popular destination for watching boats travel through the locks and a fish ladder with spawning salmon. The locks link the Puget Sound with Lake Union and Lake Washington, and feature a botanical garden and a visitor's center.
They are known locally as the Ballard Locks after the neighborhood to their north. (Magnolia lies to the south.) The locks and associated facilities serve three purposes: To maintain the water...