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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... More 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. More 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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1101 Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington
206-623-1445 |
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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*.... More 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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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. More 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. More 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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Capitol Hill is a mile northeast of downtown and home to Volunteer Park* and the Volunteer Park Conservatory* and the Seattle Asian Art Museum*. Pike/Pine Corridor is a nightlife hot spot with all-night coffeehouses, live-music clubs and rowdy, smoke-filled bars along Capitol Hill's southernmost edge. If you're looking for late night action, this is one of Seattle's most lively scenes. (*see separate listings) More Hours & Admission
24/7. Free.
Capitol Hill is a mile northeast of downtown and home to Volunteer Park* and the Volunteer Park Conservatory* and the Seattle Asian Art Museum*. Pike/Pine Corridor is a nightlife hot spot with all-night coffeehouses, live-music clubs and rowdy, smoke-filled bars along Capitol Hill's southernmost edge. If you're looking for late night action, this is one of Seattle's most lively scenes. (*see separate listings) Hours & Admission
24/7. Free. Location
East of Interstate 5 (I-5), west of Broadway, between the two parallel streets of E. Pine St. to the north and E. Pike St. to the south.
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719 South King Street
Seattle, Washington
206-623-5124 |
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A guided walking tour of the International District/Chinatown* showcases Seattle's busy Asian neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Seattle. (*see separate listing) More Hours & Admission
Wing Luck Asian Museum: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission Directions
Metro transit: on the bus line to and from downtown and within walking distance of the International District-Chinatown Bus Tunnel Station.
A guided walking tour of the International District/Chinatown* showcases Seattle's busy Asian neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Seattle. (*see separate listing) Hours & Admission
Wing Luck Asian Museum: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission Tours
A touch of Chinatown (fee): a 90-minute introduction to the neighborhood; Tuesday to Friday 10:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
A taste of Chinatown (fee): private 90-minute group tour includes a six-course dim sum lunch; Tuesday to Friday 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Location
Depart from the Wing Luck Asian Museum between S. Seventh Ave. and S. Eighth Ave. Parking
Surface lot and street (fee). Directions
Metro transit: on the bus line to and from downtown and within walking distance of the International District-Chinatown Bus Tunnel Station. |
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1519 Alaskan Way South
Seattle, Washington
206-217-6993 |
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The museum features a collection of Coast Guard memorabilia, ship models - Coast Guard cutters, uniforms and guns including photos that date back to the mid-1800s. When not on duty, Arctic icebreakers are usually moored nearby. Hours & Admission
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free.
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1500 North Westlake Avenue #8
Seattle, Washington
206-286-9711 |
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Operating from Seattle, it offers charter cruises for a few hours, a day or longer aboard the 67-foot, three-deck Match Maker motor yacht. Hours & Admission
Vary. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 5 (I-5) north or south, take exit 167 (Mercer St.). Turn right at the stoplight on Fairview Ave. N. At the next stoplight, turn left on Valley St. and move to the right lane that becomes Westlake Ave. N. Follow to the right. |
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PO Box 3135
Friday Harbor, Washington
360-378-4223 |
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Operating from Friday Harbor, Crystal Seas Kayaking offers three-hour, full-day, sunset and multi-day guided tours, including whale watching. Hours & Admission
Vary by tour. Admission.
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