Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Car - Take the James Street exit from I-5. Proceed down the hill and turn left at Second Avenue, then veer right onto S. Washington Street. One block to your left is Occidental Park; Klondike Gold Rush NHP Visitor Center is located one block south of Washington, on the opposite side of Occidental Park, at 117 South Main Street.

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.