Timeline
10:00
Start at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks as they open at 07:00. Walk the trails to see the salmon ladder and the moving locks. Arriving early ensures a quiet experience before the midday visitors arrive.
11:00
Walk four minutes to Lockspot Cafe for lunch. This spot is popular with local workers for its burgers and casual atmosphere. It is open for lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 on weekdays.
12:00
Head to Fremont Brewing, a nine-minute walk away. Enjoy a beer in their large outdoor Urban Beer Garden or inside. The brewery is open from 11:00 to 21:00 daily.
Local tip
Lockspot Cafe is best for a quick, satisfying lunch if you arrive before 14:00. Fremont Brewing offers a relaxed way to end the outing with local craft beers.
Check before you go
- Locks are open Mo-Su 07:00-21:00.
- Lockspot Cafe is open Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00.
- Fremont Brewing is open 11:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Lockspot Cafe is open at 11:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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