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1101 Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington
206-623-1445 Tickets |
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Argosy Cruises is Seattle's largest water sightseeing tour operator, offering excursions of Seattle's harbor, Lake Union and Lake Washington, the Hiram Chittenden Locks* and Puget Sound. The one-hour, narrated harbor cruise offers views of Seattle's skyline, one of the largest commercial shipping terminals in the world, and an overview of Seattle's history. Depart from Pier 55 on Seattle's waterfront*....
Hours & Admission
Vary by cruise. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 165A (James St./Columbia St.). At Columbia St., take the first right. At bottom of the hill, stay right and turn right under the Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 and 56 is on the left.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north, take Madison St. exit, turn left on Madison St. and at the bottom of the hill, turn right on Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 and 56 is on the left. From Highway 99 south, take Western Ave. (first exit after the tunnel) and at stop sign at Elliott Ave., turn right on Madison St. At Alaskan Way, turn right and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 north, take Seneca St. exit. At First Ave., take a right and then at Madison St., take a right. At Alaskan Way, take a right and Pier 55 is on the left.
Parking: lots across the street and metered.
AGC Marina: from Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Follow the signs to Seattle Center* (right on Fairview Ave. N., left on Valley St.) At the next intersection, Westlake Ave. N., take a right. Travel to the first stoplight and turn right on Highland Dr. into AGC parking area.
From downtown, take Westlake Ave. N. toward Lake Union. At Highland Dr., turn right into AGC parking area. Parking: street or surface lot.
Kirkland City Dock: from Highway 520 east, take Lake Washington Blvd. exit. Stay left on ramp and travel to Lake Washington Blvd. and Kirkland Ave. Docks are on the left.
From Highway 520 west, take 108th Ave. NE exit. At the stop sign at 108th Ave., turn right and at Northrup Way, turn left and then at Lake Washington Blvd., turn right. Stay left along the waterfront to Kirkland Ave. Docks are on the left.
Argosy Cruises is Seattle's largest water sightseeing tour operator, offering excursions of Seattle's harbor, Lake Union and Lake Washington, the Hiram Chittenden Locks* and Puget Sound. The one-hour, narrated harbor cruise offers views of Seattle's skyline, one of the largest commercial shipping terminals in the world, and an overview of Seattle's history. Depart from Pier 55 on Seattle's waterfront*. The 2.5-hour, narrated locks cruise travels from Elliott Bay through the Hiram Chittenden Locks, along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The U.S. government operated locks raise and lower boats between the conditions of the harbor's low tide saltwater and 20-22 feet fresh lake water. The cruise then enters Lake Union - Seattle's floating houseboat community. Depart from Pier 56 on Seattle's waterfront. The lake cruises offer either a two-hour narrated trip from AGC Marina-Dock E on Seattle's south Lake Union or a 90-minute narrated cruise of Lake Washington from Kirkland City Dock (10 miles east of Seattle). Argosy also offers dinner, brunch and lunch cruises year-around aboard the Royal Argosy, a 180-foot classically designed cruise ship featuring white linen tables, mahogany trim, marble tops, chandeliers and several accessible decks. An on-board kitchen prepares pre-fixe meals featuring distinctive regional cuisine. Live music on selected sailings. Departs from Pier 56 on Seattle's waterfront. (*see separate listings) Hours & Admission
Vary by cruise. Admission. Tours
Harbor: one-hour; January to mid-March and mid-October to December, Monday to Friday 1:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., mid-March to early June and early September to mid-October, daily 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., early June to early September, daily 11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Lock: 2.5-hour; January to mid-March and mid-October to December, daily 1:00 p.m., mid-March to early June, daily 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., early June to early September, daily 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., early September to mid-October, daily 12:00 noon and 3:30 p.m.
Lake Union: two-hour; January to mid-March and mid-October to December, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m., mid-March to early June and early September to mid-October, Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., early June to early September, daily 11:00 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Lake Washington: 1.5-hour; mid-March to April, Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m., May to early June and early September to mid-October, Monday to Friday 1:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., early June to early September, daily 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., mid-October to November, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. Location
Pier 55 and 56 on Seattle's waterfront, AGC Marina-Dock E on Lake Union and Kirkland City Dock. Parking
Take a right on Kirkland Ave. At Third Ave., find Peter Kirk Municipal Library Garage on the left. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 165A (James St./Columbia St.). At Columbia St., take the first right. At bottom of the hill, stay right and turn right under the Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 and 56 is on the left.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north, take Madison St. exit, turn left on Madison St. and at the bottom of the hill, turn right on Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 and 56 is on the left. From Highway 99 south, take Western Ave. (first exit after the tunnel) and at stop sign at Elliott Ave., turn right on Madison St. At Alaskan Way, turn right and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 north, take Seneca St. exit. At First Ave., take a right and then at Madison St., take a right. At Alaskan Way, take a right and Pier 55 is on the left.
Parking: lots across the street and metered.
AGC Marina: from Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Follow the signs to Seattle Center* (right on Fairview Ave. N., left on Valley St.) At the next intersection, Westlake Ave. N., take a right. Travel to the first stoplight and turn right on Highland Dr. into AGC parking area.
From downtown, take Westlake Ave. N. toward Lake Union. At Highland Dr., turn right into AGC parking area. Parking: street or surface lot.
Kirkland City Dock: from Highway 520 east, take Lake Washington Blvd. exit. Stay left on ramp and travel to Lake Washington Blvd. and Kirkland Ave. Docks are on the left.
From Highway 520 west, take 108th Ave. NE exit. At the stop sign at 108th Ave., turn right and at Northrup Way, turn left and then at Lake Washington Blvd., turn right. Stay left along the waterfront to Kirkland Ave. Docks are on the left. |
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3015 NW 54th Street
Seattle, Washington
206-783-7059 Seattle Locks Cruise |
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One of the area's most popular visitor attractions, the locks funnel boats between Puget Sound's Shilshole Bay (saltwater) to the west and Lake Washington (freshwater) to the east via the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Also known as Ballard Locks, boats are raised and lowered between six and 20-22 feet, depending upon the tide. Barges, as well as pleasure craft utilize the canal and locks. Operated by the Army Corp of Engineers, also find a visitor center, botanical garden and...
Hours & Admission
Visitor center: October to April, Thursday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May to September, daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. March to November. Admission. Directions
From downtown Seattle or Highway 99 (Alaskan Way Viaduct), take Denny Way west and follow the road as it curves to the right. Denny Way becomes Elliott Ave. Or from Highway 99 (Alaskan Way Viaduct), exit on Western Ave. and follow Western until it merges with Elliott Ave. Follow Elliott Ave. W. north; it will curve into (become) 15th Ave W. Travel north on 15th Ave. N., across the Ballard Bridge. At the first stoplight, turn left on NW Market St. and travel west through the Ballard business district. At Taco Time, stay left on NW 54th St. Turn left immediately after the Lockspot Cafe.
From Interstate 90 (I-90) or Highway 520, exit Interstate 5 (I-5) north and take exit 169 (NE 45th St.). At the stoplight at Stone Way, stay right on N. Midvale Place to N. 46th St., traveling under the Aurora overpass. N. 46th St. curves to the right and becomes NW Market St. Travel west through the Ballard business district. At Taco Time, stay left on NW 54th St. Turn left immediately after the Lockspot Cafe.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 172. Ramp becomes N. 85th St. west. Travel across Aurora Ave. and 15th Ave. NW. At 32nd Ave. NW, the road dead ends; turn left (south). At NW 54th St., turn left (a convenience store is to the right and a restaurant is on the left) and then turn right at the Lockspot Cafe.
One of the area's most popular visitor attractions, the locks funnel boats between Puget Sound's Shilshole Bay (saltwater) to the west and Lake Washington (freshwater) to the east via the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Also known as Ballard Locks, boats are raised and lowered between six and 20-22 feet, depending upon the tide. Barges, as well as pleasure craft utilize the canal and locks. Operated by the Army Corp of Engineers, also find a visitor center, botanical garden and fish ladder - one of the largest salmon fish ladders in the Pacific Northwest. Underwater viewing windows allow visitors to observe king Chinook, silver coho, red sockeye and steelhead with August to October having the greatest numbers. Hours & Admission
Visitor center: October to April, Thursday to Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May to September, daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. March to November. Admission. Tours
Guided. Free. Location
In Ballard, northwest of downtown Seattle. Parking
North lot, three-hour maximum Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay stations accept debit/credit and coins. Fee. Directions
From downtown Seattle or Highway 99 (Alaskan Way Viaduct), take Denny Way west and follow the road as it curves to the right. Denny Way becomes Elliott Ave. Or from Highway 99 (Alaskan Way Viaduct), exit on Western Ave. and follow Western until it merges with Elliott Ave. Follow Elliott Ave. W. north; it will curve into (become) 15th Ave W. Travel north on 15th Ave. N., across the Ballard Bridge. At the first stoplight, turn left on NW Market St. and travel west through the Ballard business district. At Taco Time, stay left on NW 54th St. Turn left immediately after the Lockspot Cafe.
From Interstate 90 (I-90) or Highway 520, exit Interstate 5 (I-5) north and take exit 169 (NE 45th St.). At the stoplight at Stone Way, stay right on N. Midvale Place to N. 46th St., traveling under the Aurora overpass. N. 46th St. curves to the right and becomes NW Market St. Travel west through the Ballard business district. At Taco Time, stay left on NW 54th St. Turn left immediately after the Lockspot Cafe.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 172. Ramp becomes N. 85th St. west. Travel across Aurora Ave. and 15th Ave. NW. At 32nd Ave. NW, the road dead ends; turn left (south). At NW 54th St., turn left (a convenience store is to the right and a restaurant is on the left) and then turn right at the Lockspot Cafe. |
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First Avenue and Pike Street
Seattle, Washington
206-682-7453 Food and Cultural Walking Tour Tickets |
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One of the oldest continuously operated farmer's markets in the U.S., Pike Place Market presides over a nine-acre historic district in the heart of downtown Seattle. The market features fresh fish and produce stands, arts and crafts, ethnic groceries and gift stores, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, international restaurants, cafes and food bars. Street musicians (donations welcome), sanctioned by the Pike Place Market Preservation Development Authority (PDA),...
Hours & Admission
Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; during summer farm season produce and fish markets may open at 8:00 a.m. or earlier. Closed major holidays.
One of the oldest continuously operated farmer's markets in the U.S., Pike Place Market presides over a nine-acre historic district in the heart of downtown Seattle. The market features fresh fish and produce stands, arts and crafts, ethnic groceries and gift stores, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, international restaurants, cafes and food bars. Street musicians (donations welcome), sanctioned by the Pike Place Market Preservation Development Authority (PDA), entertain at designated locales throughout the market. A visitor information booth at First Ave. and Pike St. offers free market maps. Over half of the market's open-air stalls are now devoted to locally made arts and crafts, and its lower levels are filled with small shops from Indian spice stalls to magicians' supply shops. The streets surrounding Pike Place Market continue the maze of shops, with ethnic food stalls, plant shops, galleries and gift boutiques. The main and north arcades featuring carefully arranged stacks of produce, fresh fish, crabs and mollusks piled high with ice. The best time to visit the market is on a weekday morning. Market heritage tours offer a blend of history and current information with a dash of quirky anecdotes and practical shopping tips; presented by knowledgeable insiders. Hours & Admission
Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; during summer farm season produce and fish markets may open at 8:00 a.m. or earlier. Closed major holidays. Tours
Monday to Friday; reservations (206) 774-5249. Fee. Location
Northwestern corner of downtown, close to the waterfront, between Stewart St. to the north, Union St. to the southeast, First Ave. to the east and Western Ave., to the northwest. Parking
Market Garage, 1531 Western Ave., and number of lots, along First Ave. and Western Ave.
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516 Broad Street
Seattle, Washington
206-441-3825 Tour Tickets |
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Ride the Ducks of Seattle during an entertaining 90-minute ride - 60 minutes on land and 30 minutes on water - that highlights Point Place Market, Pioneer Square*, Seattle's waterfront* and Lake Union. The tour features vintage DUKW vehicles ("Ducks"), amphibious landing craft developed by the United States Army during World War II.
Hours & Admission
See tours. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Follow the signs to Seattle Center* (right on Fairview Ave. N., left on Valley St., which becomes Broad St. Approx. one-half mile after the Highway 99 overpass, the facility is on the right.
From Highway 99 north, take Western Ave. exit (before Battery St. tunnel), Travel for approx. five blocks. At Broad St. turn right. Travel under the monorail tracks. At the stoplight at Fifth Ave., make a left. The facility is on the right.
From Highway 99 south, take Broad St. exit and take a slight right on Broad St. The facility is on the right.
From Washington State Ferries*/Pier 30, travel north on Highway 99 (Alaskan Way) and take Western Ave. exit (before Battery St. tunnel), Travel for approx. five blocks. At Broad St. turn right. Travel under the monorail tracks. At the stoplight at Fifth Ave., make a left. The facility is on the right.
Ride the Ducks of Seattle during an entertaining 90-minute ride - 60 minutes on land and 30 minutes on water - that highlights Point Place Market, Pioneer Square*, Seattle's waterfront* and Lake Union. The tour features vintage DUKW vehicles ("Ducks"), amphibious landing craft developed by the United States Army during World War II. Hours & Admission
See tours. Admission. Tours
On the hour, June to August, Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday every half hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., September to May, Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every half hour. Location
In the heart of the city at Fifth Ave. and Broad St., across the street from the Seattle Center's Space Needle* and the Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM)* Parking
Fee: surface lots and streets. Fifth Ave. Parking at Fifth Ave. N. and Republican St. offers rates based on vehicle occupants. EMP|SFM is diagonally across from the parking lot at Fifth Ave. N. and Harrison St. Cross Fifth Ave. N. one block north of Harrison St. at Republican St., then walk toward EMP|SFM and the Seattle Center grounds on the north side of Harrison St.
West side of Seattle Center: First N. Garage and Lot 4. To access from Interstate 5 (1-5), take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Follow the signs to Seattle Center (right on Fairview Ave. N., left on Valley St., which becomes Broad St. (move to middle lane). Travel beneath Highway 99, staying in the right lane. Pass the Space Needle and turn right on Denny Way. Take the next right (past the Pacific Science Center*) on Second Ave. N. and turn left at the stop sign (John St.). Lot 4 is immediately on the left and the First N. Garage is ahead on the right.
The three-story James Albert Claypool Memorial Garage with pay station is at Second Ave. N. and Denny Way and has a covered walkway directly to the Pacific Science Center's south entrance (closed in the evening).
Metro transit: stops at Seattle Center. Monorail: Seattle Center Monorail* connects Westlake Center, located downtown at Fifth Ave. and Pine St., to the Seattle Center campus, where its terminal is adjacent to EMP|SFM. (*see separate listings) Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Follow the signs to Seattle Center* (right on Fairview Ave. N., left on Valley St., which becomes Broad St. Approx. one-half mile after the Highway 99 overpass, the facility is on the right.
From Highway 99 north, take Western Ave. exit (before Battery St. tunnel), Travel for approx. five blocks. At Broad St. turn right. Travel under the monorail tracks. At the stoplight at Fifth Ave., make a left. The facility is on the right.
From Highway 99 south, take Broad St. exit and take a slight right on Broad St. The facility is on the right.
From Washington State Ferries*/Pier 30, travel north on Highway 99 (Alaskan Way) and take Western Ave. exit (before Battery St. tunnel), Travel for approx. five blocks. At Broad St. turn right. Travel under the monorail tracks. At the stoplight at Fifth Ave., make a left. The facility is on the right. |
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8415 Paine Field Blvd.
Mukilteo, Washington
425-438-8100 Attraction and Tour Tickets |
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The 73,000-square-foot commercial jet interpretive center is located at the western edge of the Paine Field airstrip, directly across from Boeing's largest jet assembly plant. The center features an aviation gallery with interactive exhibits on commercial aviation, a theater and a rooftop observation deck to view the airport's take-offs and landings. Exhibits include a flight simulator, cut-aways from fuselages of several Boeing airplane models and an airplane design program where...
Hours & Admission
Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 189 to Highway 526 west. Travel approx. four miles, past the large Boeing assembly building on the right. At the stoplight at SW 84th St. and Paine Field Blvd., turn left.
The 73,000-square-foot commercial jet interpretive center is located at the western edge of the Paine Field airstrip, directly across from Boeing's largest jet assembly plant. The center features an aviation gallery with interactive exhibits on commercial aviation, a theater and a rooftop observation deck to view the airport's take-offs and landings. Exhibits include a flight simulator, cut-aways from fuselages of several Boeing airplane models and an airplane design program where guests can design an aircraft and have its airworthiness tested by computer. Tours of the nearby Boeing plant, which begin and end at the center, feature a 90-minute guided exploration of the largest building in the world by volume, where Boeing's 747s, 767s, 777s and 787s are built. Note: from May to October, tour tickets may be allocated by 12:00 noon. Hours & Admission
Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Tours
90-minute, walking and stairs; no personal items permitted; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the hour. Location
30 miles north of Seattle at Paine Field. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 189 to Highway 526 west. Travel approx. four miles, past the large Boeing assembly building on the right. At the stoplight at SW 84th St. and Paine Field Blvd., turn left. |
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2992 SW Avalon Way
Seattle, Washington
206-933-8600 Cruise to Blake Island and Discover Tillicum Village |
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Tillicum Village and Tours features an evening and dinner cruise, departing from Seattle's waterfront in route to Blake Island State Park for dinner and a northwest coast Native American dancing presentation. Rain or shine, the four-hour tour includes a one-hour, one-way boat ride, a buffet-style salmon meal prepared in the traditional native-style and a presentation of Native American dances and legends from Northwest tribes....
Hours & Admission
March, Saturday 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., April and October, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m., May, Monday to Friday 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11:30 a.m., early June and September, Monday to Friday 4:30 p.m., Saturday and holidays, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m., early June to early July and late August, Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m., early July to late August, Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 165A (James St./Columbia St.). At Columbia St., take the first right. At bottom of the hill, stay right and turn right under the Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north, take Madison St. exit, turn left on Madison St. and at the bottom of the hill, turn right on Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 south, take Western Ave. (first exit after the tunnel) and at stop sign at Elliott Ave., turn right on Madison St. At Alaskan Way, turn right and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 north, take Seneca St. exit. At First Ave., take a right and then at Madison St., take a right. At Alaskan Way, take a right and Pier 55 is on the left.
Tillicum Village and Tours features an evening and dinner cruise, departing from Seattle's waterfront in route to Blake Island State Park for dinner and a northwest coast Native American dancing presentation. Rain or shine, the four-hour tour includes a one-hour, one-way boat ride, a buffet-style salmon meal prepared in the traditional native-style and a presentation of Native American dances and legends from Northwest tribes. While there, enjoy artifact and craft displays and demonstrations. After the show, visitors have 45-60 minutes of free time to explore the 475-acre Blake Island State Park. Day visitors can explore the lowland forest with 16 miles of hiking or biking trails and five miles of saltwater beaches. On the island find wildlife and marine life, plus bird watching opportunities. Hours & Admission
March, Saturday 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., April and October, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m., May, Monday to Friday 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11:30 a.m., early June and September, Monday to Friday 4:30 p.m., Saturday and holidays, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m., early June to early July and late August, Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m., early July to late August, Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission. Tours
Lots across the street and metered. Location
Pier 55 on Seattle's waterfront. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) south, take exit 165A (James St./Columbia St.). At Columbia St., take the first right. At bottom of the hill, stay right and turn right under the Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north, take Madison St. exit, turn left on Madison St. and at the bottom of the hill, turn right on Alaskan Way viaduct. Travel 4.5 blocks and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 south, take Western Ave. (first exit after the tunnel) and at stop sign at Elliott Ave., turn right on Madison St. At Alaskan Way, turn right and Pier 55 is on the left.
From Highway 99 north, take Seneca St. exit. At First Ave., take a right and then at Madison St., take a right. At Alaskan Way, take a right and Pier 55 is on the left. |
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1801 Roeder Avenue
Bellingham, Washington
360-676-8445 |
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Alaska Marine Highway operates auto/passenger ferries year-round between Bellingham, Wash., 80 miles north of Seattle, through the Inside Passage and several southeastern Alaskan ports, such as Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Seward and Kodiak (to Unalaska) and return. Fares vary depending on season, automobile and final destination. Alaska's visitor season is from May to September. Note: Alaska Ferry Services is an authorized vendor of the Alaska Marina...
Hours & Admission
Hours (Alaska Standard Time): Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission; reservations required. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5), take Highway 539 (Meridian St.) south. Bear right on Broadway. At W. Holly St., take a left and at F. St., take a right across the railroad tracks. Turn right on Roeder Ave. Ferry home base: Homer Ferry Terminal, 4667 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK 99603
Alaska Marine Highway operates auto/passenger ferries year-round between Bellingham, Wash., 80 miles north of Seattle, through the Inside Passage and several southeastern Alaskan ports, such as Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Seward and Kodiak (to Unalaska) and return. Fares vary depending on season, automobile and final destination. Alaska's visitor season is from May to September. Note: Alaska Ferry Services is an authorized vendor of the Alaska Marina Highway. Hours & Admission
Hours (Alaska Standard Time): Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission; reservations required. Location
Port of Bellingham. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5), take Highway 539 (Meridian St.) south. Bear right on Broadway. At W. Holly St., take a left and at F. St., take a right across the railroad tracks. Turn right on Roeder Ave. Ferry home base: Homer Ferry Terminal, 4667 Homer Spit Rd., Homer, AK 99603 |
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1660 Harbor Avenue SW
Seattle, Washington
206-953-0237 |
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Experience the Alki Peninsula from the water, while overlooking the Seattle skyline. Also offering inline skate rentals, bike rentals, longboards, and fishing boat rentals.
Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to sunset. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take the West Seattle Bridge and then take Harbor Ave. (not "island") exit. The Seacrest Boathouse and Alki Crab and Fish are on the right just after Salty's Restaurant.
Experience the Alki Peninsula from the water, while overlooking the Seattle skyline. Also offering inline skate rentals, bike rentals, longboards, and fishing boat rentals. Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to sunset. Admission. Tours
Alki Lighthouse: daily 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Duwamish River: daily 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Elliott Bay: daily 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seattle sunset: two hours prior.
Blake Island overnight. Location
Southwest of downtown Seattle at Seacrest Marina Park. From downtown, take the Elliott Bay water taxi from Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront to the Seacrest Dock. Parking
On street. Note: kayak weight limit minimum 80 lbs. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take the West Seattle Bridge and then take Harbor Ave. (not "island") exit. The Seacrest Boathouse and Alki Crab and Fish are on the right just after Salty's Restaurant. |
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101 East Railroad Avenue
Port Angeles, Washington
360-457-4491 |
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Operating 90-minute auto/passenger crossings between Port Angeles (Olympic Peninsula) and Victoria, British Columbia (BC) via the ferry M.V. Coho.
Hours & Admission
Mid-February to early March, daily 8:20 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. return, early March to mid-May and late September to early January daily 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. return, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. return, mid-May to late September, daily 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. return, 12:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. return, 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. return Admission. Directions
From Highway 101 in Port Angeles, turn north on Lincoln St. and travel to Railroad Ave.
Operating 90-minute auto/passenger crossings between Port Angeles (Olympic Peninsula) and Victoria, British Columbia (BC) via the ferry M.V. Coho. Hours & Admission
Mid-February to early March, daily 8:20 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. return, early March to mid-May and late September to early January daily 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. return, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. return, mid-May to late September, daily 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. return, 12:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. return, 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. return Admission. Location
Port Angeles Harbor. Parking
Directly across the street from the terminal and other surface lots. Directions
From Highway 101 in Port Angeles, turn north on Lincoln St. and travel to Railroad Ave. |
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17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
Seattle, Washington
206-543-5590 |
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The Burke Museum contains exhibits about dinosaurs, fossils and cultures of the Pacific Rim, as well as the bones of the Kennewick man, one of the oldest and most complete skeletons found in the Americas. While the museum has a collection of dinosaur skeletons, its real treasures are its Indian artifacts, especially the collection of hand-carved cedar canoes and totem poles. It also houses the university's fine art show space.
Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5), exit east on NE 45th St. and travel east to 17th Ave. NE. Turn right and the facility is immediately on the right.
From Highway 520, exit north on Montlake Blvd. NE and turn left on NE Pacific Street. At 15th Ave. NE, turn right and then turn right on NE 45th St. Take your next right on 17th Ave. NE and the facility is immediately on the right.
The Burke Museum contains exhibits about dinosaurs, fossils and cultures of the Pacific Rim, as well as the bones of the Kennewick man, one of the oldest and most complete skeletons found in the Americas. While the museum has a collection of dinosaur skeletons, its real treasures are its Indian artifacts, especially the collection of hand-carved cedar canoes and totem poles. It also houses the university's fine art show space. Hours & Admission
Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission. Location
On the University of Washington campus at the northwest corner of 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St. Parking
Fee: Paid in advance. Monday to Friday and Saturday before 12:00 noon. Free: Saturday 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight and Sunday. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5), exit east on NE 45th St. and travel east to 17th Ave. NE. Turn right and the facility is immediately on the right.
From Highway 520, exit north on Montlake Blvd. NE and turn left on NE Pacific Street. At 15th Ave. NE, turn right and then turn right on NE 45th St. Take your next right on 17th Ave. NE and the facility is immediately on the right. |
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