Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
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“The two locks here link Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects to both Lake Union and Lake Washington.”
– Frommer's
"There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie about seeing two bodies of water, right next to each, at different levels."
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"Seattle shimmers like an impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks."
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"Traversing the Lake Washington Ship Canal on a series of platforms lets you watch ships being raised up from the salt water of Puget Sound to the fresh water of the canals."
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"Seattleites love boats—even when they’re not theirs."
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"Industrial-age marvel; watch the local salmon populations dwindle before your very eyes!"