Center for Wooden Boats

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SEATTLE, USA - MARCH 22, 2016: Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union on March 22, 2016 in Seattle, WA, USA. Various boats are available for rent to paddle on the Lake Union.; Shutterstock ID 430690528; Your name (First / Last): Alexander Howard; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Western USA neighborhood POI highlights

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Honoring Seattle's historical, aquatic and Native American antecedents, this one-of-a-kind museum and enthusiasts' center features vintage and replica boats and offers rentals. Best of all, however, are its free Sunday public sailboat rides on Lake Union (first come, first served; sign-ups start 10am).

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