8/31/08 -- Remaining tour tickets will be sold on Tour Day starting at 11:30 am.. The ticket table will be at the intersection of E. Newton at Fairview Ave East. Will Call tickets will also be at this location.

DIRECTIONS TO HOUSEBOAT TOUR 2008

Link to Google Maps

From 520 Westbound:

Take the E. Roanoke Exit (just right of the I-5 North exit). Turn left at the exit light on to E. Roanoke and get in the right lane. Follow E. Roanoke to the bottom of the hill where it turns into Fairview Avenue East. You can park there at the marina & cooking school public parking lot OR Continue south on Fairview Ave. E. past 3 stop signs to the NOAA public parking lot just past E. Newton Street. This is nearest to the Ticket Stand and Concessions.

From I-5 Northbound

Take exit 168A for Lakeview Boulevard and turn left at the exit stop sign. Follow the road as it winds back under the freeway and turns into Boylston Ave. Turn left at the first light on to East Lynn and stay on it to bottom of the hill at the lake. Turn left at the stop sign onto Fairview Avenue East and continue through 2 stop signs to the NOAA public parking lot just past E. Newton Street. This is nearest the Ticket Stand & Concessions.

From I-5 Southbound

Take exit #168A for Boylston Ave and E. Roanoke. Turn right at the exit light onto E. Roanoke. Follow E. Roanoke to the bottom of the hill where it turns into Fairview Avenue East. You can park there at the marina & cooking school public parking lot OR Continue south on Fairview Ave. E. past 3 stop signs to the NOAA public parking lot just past E. Newton Street. This is nearest to the Ticket Stand and Concessions.

Tour 2008 T Shirt Commemorative Tour T Shirt Price $15.00

 

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Shots of the Docks:

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Have a look at last time.

2006 Tour Photo Gallery

 

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Tour Sponsors

Tour Day!

September 7

By Jann McFarland

Seattle's Floating Homes Association biennial houseboat tour will be Sunday, September 7, 2008 from noon to 5:00 p.m. This year's tour will feature 12 floating homes, 9 on the east side of Lake Union and 3 in Portage Bay. A mix of quaint and eclectic cottages and larger, more modern as well as historic homes with a variety of decor have been specially chosen to give viewers a chance to look at this unique water-oriented community and lifestyle.

Tickets On Sale!

The admission price includes bus shuttle transportation between Fairview Avenue East and Portage Bay. This is a self-guided tour and participants will walk from dock to dock beginning at any home they wish. Comfortable, slip-on shoes are strongly recommended and there are stairs down to some of the docks. The tour will take place rain or shine; free espresso drinks and restroom facilities will be provided.

Tickets are $25 each and can be ordered at www.brownpapertickets.com or 1.800.838.3006. Upon placing a ticket order you will receive a confirmation number from Brown Paper Tickets. The ticket consists of a brochure with photos, descriptions, and a map of the tour homes and will be mailed out by the Floating Homes Association along with a map showing driving directions to get to the tour areas. All persons entering the tour homes must have a ticket. No strollers or backpacks will be allowed in the homes.

Remaining tickets, if any, will be sold on tour day starting at 11:30 a.m. at the foot of East Newton at Fairview Avenue East. Ticket numbers will be limited; advance purchase will guarantee viewing.

Q uestions can be directed to 206.323.3489