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Best Hotels Near Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3410 NW Market St Unit B (0.5 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Featuring garden views Stylish Getaway with Canal and Mtn Rooftop Views! provides accommodations with a garden and a patio around 1.4 mi from West Point Light House Beach. The Seattle Center and the Space Needle are within 3.7 mi and 4.
5300 Ballard Avenue NW (1.1 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
This historic Washington hotel is located just 5.5 miles from downtown Seattle and features charming accommodations with complimentary Wi-Fi. The market at Pike's Place is less than a 15-minute drive away.
5216 Ballard Avenue North West (1.1 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Located in a brand new building in historic Ballard, this boutique hotel features views of the Olympic Mountains from a furnished rooftop terrace. Premium linens are included in each guest rooms.
6701 Alonzo Ave NW (2.1 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Located in Seattle 1.5 mi from Golden Gardens Park Beach The Ballard Socialite provides accommodations with a garden free WiFi a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. It is located 4.3 mi from Seattle Center and features a concierge service.
(3.1 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Featuring a children's playground and an ATM Seattle Sunsets on Phinney Ridge is attractively located in Phinney Ridge district of Seattle 3.7 mi from Seattle Center and 3.7 mi from Space Needle.
(3.4 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Offering air-conditioned rooms with a patio Seattle's Fremont Oasis is located in the city. Pike Place Market is 4.3 miles away, and Lumen Field is 6.2 miles away.
8769 15th Avenue Northwest Unit A (3.5 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
Located 1.2 mi from Golden Gardens Park Beach and 5 mi from Seattle Center in Seattle Sleek Seattle Studio 5 Min to Downtown Ballard! offers accommodations with a kitchen. It is set 5.6 mi from Space Needle and provides a concierge service.
4114 Aurora North (3.9 km from Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks)
This motel is a 5-minute drive from downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. The motel offers free Wi-Fi and cable TV in every guest room. Marco Polo Motel features a microwave and mini-refrigerator in every guest room.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks, Seattle, WA
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks in Seattle is a federally operated lock system and is part of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It was built between 1917 and 1934, and it provides a link for boat traffic between the saltwater Puget Sound and the freshwater Lake Union, as well as connecting Salmon Bay to the other artificial bodies of water in Seattle.
The Ballard Locks are an important link in maritime transportation, allowing boats to pass through the locks to access different areas of Puget Sound and beyond. They are also a popular destination for tourists who want to experience firsthand how the locks work and observe some of Seattle's marine wildlife. The area around the locks is home to numerous species of birds, fish, seals, turtles, otters and even whales.
The locks include two main parts: a single chamber with two sets of gates that can be opened or closed depending on whether boats need to go southbound or northbound; and a fish ladder which allows salmon and other migrating fish to ascend into fresh water sources upstream from Puget Sound. The entire length of the locks measures 1,112 feet including four new elevated pools that were built in 2011 to allow more boats at once to travel through it without having to wait too long for other vessels heading in either direction.
There's also an observation platform where visitors can watch boats coming into and out of the locks while learning more about their operation. The surrounding gardens are filled with beautiful plants such as rhododendrons, dogwoods, azaleas, Japanese maples and many others which provide a serene backdrop for this unique sightseeing opportunity.
In addition to being a major transportation hub for area boaters, Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks also serves as an educational center with public events like concerts held throughout the year highlighting local music as well as guided tours providing information about both its history and operations. In 2008 it was added to National Register of Historic Places making it even more valuable asset for Seattle’s vibrant waterfront community.