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Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center

Home to a number of historic ships, including a schooner, a tugboat, a fireboat, a lightship, a steamer, and several others.

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Address: 1002 Valley St
Getting there: in Lake Union Park
Website: nwseaport.org (opens in a new tab)

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Museum of History and Industry
MOHAI
The museum focuses on the history of Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region, with exhibitions focusing on the maritime history of the city and the rise of the region's technology industry, as well as a set of changing exhibits.
Daily 10AM–5PM, Thursdays until 8PM$25 adults, $20 seniors, children under 14 free; free first Thursday of the month
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The Center for Wooden Boats
An intriguing museum where you can learn about maritime culture and experience sailing traditional wooden boats. The center's programs allow you to get a hands-on feel, putting in control of crafting and sailing your own wooden craft. On Sundays, rain or shine, you can get a free boat ride on a classic wooden boat around the lake for an hour. At times artist-in-residence Saaduuts leads programs.
Opens daily at 10AM except Mondays November through mid-April; closing hours vary by season. Free boat sails Sun 10AM (signup), 11AM-3PM (cruise)Free
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Lake Union Park
Home to the Center for Wooden Boats and the Museum of History and Industry. Spray park open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
4AM-11ː30PM
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Waterways Cruises
Luxury dining cruises touring Lake Union and Lake Washington. Regular cruises include 2-hour weekend brunch and Sunday supper buffets, and a 2½-hour four-course dinner (business casual attire).
Cruises on Sat-Sun and sometimes Fri; see schedule online. Office: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PMBrunch $65, Sunday supper $60, dinner $85