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Pike Place Market: Visit Pike Place Market. It...
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  • By dzni on August 26, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by dzni
    Visit Pike Place Market. It sits just up the hill from Puget Sound in downtown Seattle. It's basically a huge farmer's market, so you can find tons of fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood... everything local. But it doesn't stop there... you can find lots of people selling flowers or honey or nuts or other local items. Plus there are those selling crafts or painting pictures. Go a little bit further in this place and you'll come to a slightly underground mall, with a few stores that may be of interest. Plus there are some restaurants here, including the one shown in Sleepless in Seattle.

    Check out one of the main fish sellers here, and duck. You could be hit by a flying fish! Well, probably for the tourists (I don't really care), they'll throw fish around from different parts of the stand and put on a little show for the different customers! It's a lot of fun to watch, even if you don't buy anything.

    So, yeah... even if you don't buy anything here, it's fun to walk around and people watch. Plus, there's a nice park just outside of the actual market with people selling more things, and painters and such, and you can overlook the Sound.

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    Pike Place Market: Pike Place Market, there are...
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  • By Shizuka on August 26, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by Shizuka
    Pike Place Market, there are full of fish, fruit, and any kind of shop in there... I'm sure you can buy anything!! It's located on seaside. You can enjoy shopping all day!!/ 1st Ave. and Pike St.

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    Pike Place Market: Visit the 'fish guys' at Pike...
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    • csauve
  • By csauve on August 26, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by csauve
    Visit the 'fish guys' at Pike Place Market, this open air market serves fish to people and the way the workers communicate is by screaming and throwing fish in the air! its kinda like a baseball game but they use fish instead of baseballs...all you see is fish flying over your head so beware!

    I like the Ocean and Shilshole beach is really nice right in ballard, the Jimmy Hendrix memorial is also really cool.

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    Pike Place Market: Go to Pike Place Market, of...
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  • By rids on August 25, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by rids
    Go to Pike Place Market, of course.

    I like the market because it reminds me of the markets in Europe.
    Please see my Travelogue for photos from the market.

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    Pike Place Market: More of Pike's Place!
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    • CaraFos
  • By CaraFos on August 26, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by CaraFos
    This old Chinese man was making signs for only five dollars, it was a great thing to watch.. If you can find him at Pike's Place, give him a chance!

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    Pike Place Market: Ok, Ok, as if I haven't pushed...
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  • By CaraFos on August 26, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by CaraFos
    Ok, Ok, as if I haven't pushed the place on you enough.. Here is more from Pike's Place.. But it is the last- I swear!

    Fish for all! Woohoo, ok, now I am done. SO GET OFF OF YOUR HINEY AND GO THERE!

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    Pike Place Market: Pike Place Market
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  • Updated By Carmanah on August 31, 2002
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    • Peppers hanging from a Pike Place Market grocer - Seattle
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    by Carmanah
    This is the city's oldest, most popular marketplace located at the foot of Pike Street. Here you'll find dozens of little shops - lush flower shops, colourful vegetable and fruit stands, energetic fish shops (famous for the workers literally throwing fish through the air at eachother). Downstairs in the building you'll find many little collectable shops - comics, candles - you name it. And who can forget that unique 'Pike' smell... *grin*. Pike Place Market is definitely one of Seattle's famous 'must-see's', however if you're a regular visitor to Seattle, the novelty might wear off after the third visit. ;) If you have no intention on buying, there's only so long you can look at fish and flowers. But if you're a first time visitor, Pike Market's a must!

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    Pike Place Market: See fish thrown through the...
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  • Updated By gkitzmil on August 25, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by gkitzmil
    See fish thrown through the air, drink the coffee by day and the microbrewed beer by night -- does life get much better?

    Coffee!! Yes, it is the home of Starbuck's but try Seattle's Best Coffee (really, that's the name of this chain!).

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    Pike Place Market: Farmers Market. The variety of...
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  • By carstenj on August 25, 2002
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    • Pike Place Market - Seattle
    by carstenj
    Farmers Market. The variety of fresh food shops and outlets with emphasis on seafood and fruit and veges. You can easily spend half a day just wandering around, interspersed with coffee breaks (to replenish from the rain).

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    Pike Place Market: Trek through Pike's Market. ...
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  • By lygchicana on August 24, 2002
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    • Trek through Pike's Market. The produce, fresh fish and meat selection are mind-boggling. The surrounding area has wonderful bistros as well as all types of gourmet & fine dining experiences. Check out the Seattle Glassworks and fine art galleries. Seattle has an extraordinary array of fine Asian art galleries. Don't miss the Space Needle.

    With the proximity of the majestic Mount Rainier one can take an unforgettable day trip to Snoqualamie Falls. Make reservations at the lodge and restaurant for a unique dining experience. The grandeur of Mount Rainier is breath-taking.

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