Wagner Houseboat, Seattle

Name: Wagner Houseboat
Address: Seattle, United States

#214 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Wagner Houseboat, also known as The Old Boathouse, is a historic floating home in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located on Lake Union at 2770 Westlake Avenue North near the Aurora Bridge. It was built in 1912 and named for Richard Wagner, who bought it in the 1950s. Wagner and his wife Colleen later founded the Center for Wooden Boats, which was based out of their houseboat. ()

Coordinates: 47°38'45"N, 122°20'45"W

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Wagner Houseboat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gas Works Park, Lake Union, Aurora Bridge, Fremont Rocket.

0.5 miE
Sweeping city views from a picnic spot
Gas Works Park, Seattle
13 min walk • Gas Works Park, a distinctive landmark in Seattle, United States, offers a unique blend of industrial history and public recreation. This 19.1-acre park is situated on the north shore of Lake Union and provides an unparalleled urban oasis with a twist.
0.6 miSE
Scenic waters for recreational boating
Lake Union, Seattle
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, Lake Union stands as a shimmering centerpiece, a hub of maritime activity and urban life. This freshwater lake is flanked by bustling neighborhoods, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and city convenience.
~580 ftNW
Bridge
Aurora Bridge, Seattle
3 min walk • The Aurora Bridge is a cantilever and truss bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States. It carries State Route 99 over the west end of Seattle's Lake Union and connects Queen Anne and Fremont.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues, Park
Fremont Rocket, Seattle
11 min walk • The Fremont Rocket is a sculpture of a rocket in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US.
1 miE
Park, View point
Fairview Park, Seattle
25 min walk • Fairview Park is a 0.8-acre park located in Seattle, Washington, on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union along Fairview Avenue E. between E. Hamlin and Allison Streets. It includes a P-Patch and a boat launch.
1 miSE
Park, Lake
Terry Pettus Park, Seattle
26 min walk • Terry Pettus Park is a 0.9-acre park located in Seattle, Washington, on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union at Fairview Avenue E. and E. Newton Street. It includes shoreline access and a public float. The park is named after Terry Pettus, an activist who played a crucial role in saving Lake Union's houseboats.
1.2 miNE
Park
North Passage Point Park, Seattle
32 min walk • North Passage Point Park is a 0.8 acre park located in the Northlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, directly underneath the Ship Canal Bridge on the north side of the Lake Union/Portage Bay shoreline. It was dedicated in 1977.
~1360 ftNW
Bridge, Historical and heritage tours, Walking tours
Fremont Bridge, Seattle
7 min walk • The Fremont Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Fremont Cut in Seattle, Washington. The bridge, which connects Fremont Avenue North and 4th Avenue North, connects the neighborhoods of Fremont and Queen Anne.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
North Queen Anne Drive Bridge, Seattle
10 min walk • The North Queen Anne Drive Bridge is a deck arch bridge that spans Seattle's Wolf Creek. The 238 ft long steel and concrete structure was built in 1936 to replace the previous wood-constructed crossing.
1 miSW
Park
Queen Anne Boulevard, Seattle
27 min walk • Queen Anne Boulevard is a 6.0-kilometre loop atop Seattle, Washington's Queen Anne Hill. It is a City of Seattle landmark.
1.1 miSE
Ship
Adventuress, Seattle
29 min walk • Adventuress is a 133-foot gaff-rigged schooner launched in 1913 in East Boothbay, Maine. She has since been restored, and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. She is one of two surviving San Francisco bar pilot schooners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wagner Houseboat?

Nearby attractions include Aurora Bridge, Seattle (3 min walk), Lake Washington Rowing Club, Seattle (6 min walk), Fremont Bridge, Seattle (7 min walk), History House of Greater Seattle, Seattle (7 min walk).

How to get to Wagner Houseboat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wagner Houseboat:

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Westlake Ave N & Westlake Aly • Lines: 40 (4 min walk)
Dexter Ave N & 4th Ave N • Lines: 62 (4 min walk)