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    The Center for Wooden Boats

    164 Reviews
    #39 of 490 things to do in Seattle
    Museums, Speciality Museums
    Open Now: 10:00 - 20:00
    1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109-4444
    Open today: 10:00 - 20:00
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    “Love Of Old Wooden Boats”

    Being around old boats is so much fun and they have some great old boat such as the Arthur Foss and... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Mike O
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    Edmonds, Washington
    “Nice!”

    Canoes, native boats, sailboats.Historic boats. This place has a variety. We liked it, but it needs... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Kathleen F
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    Kirkland, Washington
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    The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a hub of hands-on learning year-round. Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, and opportunities for direct experience on the water and at the docks are just a few of the things...more
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Love Of Old Wooden Boats

    Being around old boats is so much fun and they have some great old boat such as the Arthur Foss and the old Seattle fire boat are well worth taking the time to see .

    Thank Mike O
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Nice!

    Canoes, native boats, sailboats.Historic boats. This place has a variety. We liked it, but it needs more signage, more info, People in Seattle see a lot of boats and need the information to know why this place, these boats are special.It has some, but needs...More

    Thank Kathleen F
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Loved it!

    Some real craftsmen dedicated to building and restoring classic wooden boats. They were eager to talk and explain many thing as they worked. It’s free!

    Thank MarineAir10
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Preserving a fading craft...

    We visited here on a quiet Monday PM & observed a kids class while strolling among the lovely little skiffs & a few larger boats docked there. Sea planes landed & took off close by in the lake every 5-10 minutes coming in just above...More

    Thank skigator
    Reviewed 9 August 2018 via mobile
    Hidden Gem

    I love this place. My nephew turned us on to this place as he has a personal connection here. He put his name in and after a short wait he took us out on the opening day of boating season, to boot. It is a...More

    Thank Heidi F
    Reviewed 8 August 2018
    Free Sunday Sail is a great experience!

    I visited the Center for Wooden Boats in order to participate in the Free Sunday Sails. I really loved the experience! Like other reviewers have mentioned, it is on a first come-first-serve basis to sign up for a spot on a sail later in the...More

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    Reviewed 6 August 2018 via mobile
    Arrive before 830 for free Sunday sailing

    We were visiting during the busy Seafair weekend in early August with prime weather. Since we had other plans at 1pm on Sunday, I needed to get the first available slot for a free boat ride for two adults and one child. I went to...More

    Thank Mclacl
    Reviewed 2 August 2018
    Lots to learn about and do

    We rented a rowboat for the family and cruised around the lake. The staff is very helpful and the center is educational. Glad we stopped in.

    Thank Mary D
    Reviewed 19 July 2018
    Spiritual/Magical Place

    An amazing place to get back to the roots of boating. Never lets me down. They even offer free boat rides on Sunday to introduce people to the wonders of it all.

    Thank FlutistMarie
    Reviewed 18 June 2018
    Great Place, Relaxing and educational. Great views!

    I love Center for Wooden Boats! I took sailing lessons here years ago, and they were really fun. South Lake Union is a gorgeous spot to watch Seaplanes land amongst the wooden boats...a little scary learning how to navigate around sea planes as a sailor,...More

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