Chittenden Locks and Fish Ladder

After you've gone up and down around Seattle, you'll find this attraction right on the ground. Built in 1911 to link salty Puget Sound with fresh-water Lake Union and Lake Washington, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, also known locally as the Ballard Locks, are a favorite with locals and visitors alike. You'll usually find a small crowd gathered to watch the constant parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges and yachts passing through.