The Steamer Virginia V
(Ship’s physical Address)
860 Terry Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
From I-5
- Take exit 167 for Mercer St toward Seattle Center (0.6 mi)
- Merge onto Fairview Ave N (335 ft)
- Turn left at Valley St (0.1 mi)
- If Mercer St exit is closed, take the Stewart St. / Denny Way exit
- Stay right to be on Denny Way
- Turn right onto Fairview Ave N.
- Turn left at Valley St.
Be sure to check out Seattle area traffic on WSDOT and leave time for detour if Mercer Street exit is closed.
Virginia V Parking
The Virginia V is moored in the Historic Ships Wharf at Lake Union Park in the South Lake Union Neighborhood.
If you are staying at the Courtyard Marriott, Residence Inn Marriott, or one of the other nearby hotels, then parking at your hotel and walking to Lake Union Park is probably the most convenient.
There are 2 Standard Parking lots close to the Virginia V.
1. The HC Henry Pier parking lot is located on 809 Fairview Avenue N. with a short walk on the edge of Lake Union Park to the ship.
2. Another lot is just across Valley Street between Terry and Westlake Ave. The Virginia V is a short walk to the North, across Valley Street.
The usual cost is $5 after 5 p.m and on the weekends. Prices may vary during special events. Please check signs. Also, there is a parking lot along Westlake Avenue North of Valley Street. The Lake Union Park Bridge makes it an easy walk to the ship from that area.
Once at the park
The Virginia V is located in the historic ships pier at South Lake Union Park. Walk to the water. You can’t miss her. Click the image below to see an artist’s rendering of the park.
