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Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
9.8 • Tourist attraction
Fish ladder offers close views of salmon swimming upstream alongside engineering marvel locks. Botanical gardens and rolling hills create a peaceful park setting with free public concerts and abundant wildlife including seals and sea lions.
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"I watched the salmon swim up the fish ladder."
299
"It's interesting to watch the locks operate and boats pass through."
69
"It's a fun, educational experience for kids."
38
Good to know
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The entrance to the attraction is free for all visitors.
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You can see the salmon migration from late August to September.
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The park hosts free outdoor concerts during summer weekends.
2930 W Commodore Way, Seattle, Washington, United States
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