Secrets of Seattle's Historic Shoreline Walking Tours 2026

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm UTC-07:00

Alaskan Way & Lenora Street | Seattle

Friends of Waterfront Park
Publisher/HostFriends of Waterfront Park
Secrets of Seattle's Historic Shoreline Walking Tours 2026
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Join geology writer David B. Williams on a walking tour exploring how the Seattle shoreline has shifted across time
About this Event

More so than most cities, Seattle has shaped itself to suit its needs. Seattle has removed hills, filled tide flats, and created a completely new downtown shoreline. Join geologist and writer David B. Williams on a walking tour to explore the last vestiges of the former downtown bluffs, trace the lost island of Seattle, and examine how the subterranean fill still affects the modern landscape.

Learn more about the event and author at: https://waterfrontparkseattle.org/blog/event/seattle-historic-shoreline-tour/

This two-hour walking tour starts at the intersection of Dzidzilalich (Alaskan Way) and Lenora Street along the waterfront and ends at Occidental Park, it is approximately 1.5 miles including about two flights of stairs. The tour is planned to occur the first Tuesday of each month running July through November (with the exception of the September date, which will take place on the 14th). Recommended age: 4 years and older.

Group size is limited per tour, register here to reserve free tickets. Tickets for each occurence will become available 2 weeks beforehand. The entire session will be held outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Tours will be held from 10:00a - 12:00p.

Dates:

  • 07/07
  • 08/04
  • 09/14
  • 10/06
  • 11/03

See our Visit Pier 62 page for tips on getting to the waterfront and frequently asked questions.

Accessibility: This tour traverses uneven ground, steep inclines, and may not have access to elevators along the route. Please reach out to [email protected] with any accommodation inquiries or requests.


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Alaskan Way & Lenora Street, 2101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, United States

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