Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours Seasons

The visitor center in Seattle is located on the northwest corner of Jackson Street and Second Avenue South. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Local Partners Information Resources

Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Washington State Tourism Office

Getting There

Plane

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located approximately 10 miles South of the park. Public transportation is available to Seattle and other points in the metropolitan area.

Car

The new Visitor Center is located at the corner of Jackson Street and Second Avenue S. a block north of the Quest Stadium. Take the James Street exit from I-5. Proceed down the hill and turn left at Second Avenue. The vistor center is located on the northeast corner of Second Ave. and Jackson St.

Street parking in front of the visitor center is not recommended; there are only four metered slots that are often taken during regular business hours. The staff recommends that you either park on another block, such as S. Washington St., or at one of the public lots that are immediately adjacent to the park. Parking meters are free on Sundays and major holidays.

Public Transportation

Pioneer Square is serviced by several METRO bus routes. The waterfront street car also has a station in front of the park. For more information please call METRO at (206)553-3000. Their web site is transit.metrokc.gov/bus/bus.html

The park is also within walking distance of the Washington State Ferry Terminal. For more information on ferry schedules, please call (206)464-6400; in Washington State call 1-888-808-7977. The ferry system's web site is www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.