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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

February 26, 2014
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Location: Northwest Seattle/Ballard
Address:  3015 N.W. 54th St.
Acreage: 10+

Known more casually as the Ballard Locks, this is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. And, amazingly, many long-time residents have never visited the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to discover how the level […]

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Northwest 60th Viewpoint

August 10, 2011
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Location: Northwest Seattle
Address: 6001 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Acreage: 0.5

A nice spot for a view is near the curve before Anthony’s HomePort restaurant and the straightaway to Golden Gardens Park. Pull off the road and take a seat on one of the benches at […]

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Golden Gardens Park

Location: Northwest Seattle
Address: 8498 Seaview Pl. N.W.
Acreage: 87.8

Golden Gardens Park is a lot like one of my other favorite parks in Seattle, Alki Beach Park. Both have long sandy beaches, fire pits and popular barbecue spots. But, in the battle between West Seattle […]

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Eddie Vine Boat Ramp

August 3, 2011
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Location: Northwest Seattle
Address: 8001 Seaview Ave. N.W.
Acreage: approx. 1.5

This busy saltwater boat ramp next to Golden Gardens Park is also a popular spot for fishing due to the breakwater from nearby Shilshole Marina. I like the long picturesque dock from which you can […]

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