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    Neil H.
    "worth going over the Aurora Bridge instead during boating season."(2 Tips)
    Erika Rae W.
    "Take a walk along the bridge at sunset."(3 Tips)
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  • Erika Rae W.heart icon on user image
    Erika Rae WulfertDecember 12, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Take a walk along the bridge at sunset. Watch the boat coke in and out of the bay...just don’t get stuck while driving when the bridge is up 😬
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  • Paul C.
    Paul CastonMay 20, 2013
    When it's nice out and boat season you had better plan your trips to ballard, Fremont or downtown with an extra 30-40 minutes buffer time!
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  • Becca H.
    Becca HApril 14, 2014
    Very cool bridge but the pedestrian lanes are very narrow so be careful when walking or running with headphones because there might be a cyclist behind you.
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  • ♥️♠️Jackson L.
    One of my favorite bridges in Seattle. The view is beautiful on a sunny day.
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  • Emmet D.
    Emmet DemosMay 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Avoid the bridge at 3:55 pm and 6:05 pm- they can't open it between 4 and 6 for traffic, so just before and after there's usually boats waiting that'll make it raise...
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  • Neil H.
    Neil HodgesSeptember 7, 2013
    Might be worth going over the Aurora Bridge instead during boating season.
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  • shannon
    shannonMarch 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't try to drive over the bridge when its going up. Your car will NOT make the jump, and all that underwater car training does no good with electric windows and a concussion from the impact
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  • Erika C.
    Erika CarverJune 28, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Cops like to sit at the corner of the first street just north of the bridge. On the east side of 15th.
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  • Zac H.
    Zac HansenOctober 6, 2012
    You can get out and watch the boats when the ridge is up. Don't forget to turn off your engine.
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  • Remo
    RemoAugust 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Report the oil spills to the US Coast Guard that you see coming from a derelict fishing vessel moored at Fishermen's Terminal.
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  • In Ballard
    In BallardJune 24, 2011
    The best, and most scenic, way to get InBallard!
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  • Manuel W.
    Manuel WMarch 17, 2013
    Turn off the car. Contrary to popular belief, restarting your car does not burn more fuel than leaving it idling. In fact, idling for just 10 seconds wastes more gas than restarting the engine.
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  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WareAugust 16, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Don’t fret when it goes up, you won’t be there long.
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  • Dave
    DaveOctober 4, 2013
    If the bridge goes up be ready to sit
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  • Jack R.heart icon on user image
    Jack ReevesFebruary 6, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Wave at the little man in the tower!
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  • Tyrone B.
    Tyrone BafaroJune 12, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    It's best to buy the Mayor a beer if you see her. She will permit you with a "No wait for the Bridge" pass.
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  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelAugust 24, 2018
    Such an interesting place
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  • J-sin R.
    J-sin RathburnMay 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't plan on getting over the bridge quickly in the summer.
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  • Anson F.
    Anson FatlandFebruary 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Someone tell me why I pay to drive across 520 but boats gets a free pass under the bridge?
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  • Carlos B.
    Carlos ButlerSeptember 2, 2019
    Made me late for dinner.
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  • Bill C.heart icon on user image
    Bill CaplesSeptember 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    When it goes up expect a major traffic jam! 🚌🚒🚑🚕🚐🚗🚒🚛🚚
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  • Jesse W.
    Jesse WeissmanMarch 14, 2015
    It's a bridge. You drive over it.
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  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SMay 1, 2015
    Mountains all around
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  • Tyrone B.
    Tyrone BafaroMarch 14, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Try to avoid stopping if the bridge goes up. If the lights are blinking yellow, put your foot down. It takes forever!
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  • Brian B.
    Brian BixlerJanuary 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't drive when the bridge is up; you'll go in the water.
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  • Brad H.
    Brad HowellSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Try bungee jumping with floss on a hot day!
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  • ronald j.
    ronald jensenOctober 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring snacks.
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  • Jeff H.
    Jeff HackmeisterApril 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Crossing by bike can be fun, can also be terrifying
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  • Voya B.heart icon on user image
    Voya BelicSeptember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring a god damn amphibious tank
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  • Trixie J.
    Trixie JonesMarch 13, 2013
    Hey out your smart phone and Facebook
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  • Brooke A.
    Brooke AndersonJanuary 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Use the Fremont bridge instead. This one is up way too much and currently down to one lane north bound. Boooo
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  • Jeremy H.
    Jeremy HolmesNovember 9, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Sit in traffic and watch the spinning class at LA Fitness
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  • Antoine P.
    Antoine PinJuly 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Please turn off your engines while you wait for your cars.
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  • Pietro P.
    Pietro PotestaSeptember 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Stop when red light
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  • Manny Q.
    Manny QuisenberryDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Hope for the best.
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  • Stroud Action
    Stroud ActionMarch 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't jump, the waters cold
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  • Geo
    GeoJune 6, 2012
    No parking
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