When you're in Seattle, you're surrounded by water. There's Puget Sound to the west, Lake Washington to the east, and the Ship Canal connecting the two. Green Lake, Lake Union, Lake Sammamish, and numerous other smaller lakes, bays, rivers, streams, and creeks dot the landscape.
Below are links to some of Seattle's most popular water-related activities. Kayaking, canoeing, water tours, dinner excursions, swimming, and more.
AGUA VERDE PADDLE CLUB
1303 NE Boat St
(206) 545-8570
Located on the Ship Canal just south of the University of Washington. Kayak rental season runs March to October. Reasonable rates, beautiful location, knowledgeable staff. After your paddle, you can enjoy some of Seattle's most authentic Mexican food upstairs in the restaurant.
UW WATER ACTIVITIES CENTER
UW Campus
(206) 543-9433
Also located on the Ship Canal, at the far southeast corner of the University of Washington campus. Canoe and rowboat rentals. Open to the general public, with a discount for current students or alumni.
ARGOSY CRUISES
1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55
(206) 623-1445
See Seattle from the water. Argosy offers a 1-hour Harbor Cruise, 2 1/2- hour Locks Cruise, 2-hour Lakes Cruise Seattle, and an 1 1/2 hour Lakes Kirkland Cruise. Brunch, lunch, dinner and private party cruises as well.
THE DUCK
516 Broad Street
(206) 441-DUCK
Get both a land and water tour of Seattle in one vehicle. World War 2 amphibious vehicles tour the highlights of downtown and Fremont, then hit the water at Lake Union.
MORE SEATTLE WATER ACTIVITIES WEB LINKS
GoCityKids GUIDE TO SEATTLE WATER SPORTS
SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION POOLS AND BEACHES GUIDE
NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY
SEATTLE OUTBOARD ASSOCIATION
SEATTLE SINGLES YACHT CLUB
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION - SEATTLE CHAPTER
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