The Center for Wooden Boats

Maritime museum · South Lake Union

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Admission is always free; walk the historic docks, explore exhibits, and catch monthly free Public Sail rides in season. Lonely Planet spotlights it, and KING 5 has celebrated its Free Boating Day—pure maritime Seattle without the price tag.

https://www.cwb.org/hourslocations
Free Attractions in Seattle (2025)

1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109 Get directions

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