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Pike Place Market claims to be the oldest operating public farm market in the country, and is definitely one of the liveliest places in downtown Seattle. The first time we visited in 2004, we didn't see half of it. Pike Place Market generates a unique energy all its own. The Market is a jumble of restaurants and eateries; a brew pub; fish, produce and flower stalls; and a variety of unique shops with clothing, gifts, antiques and more. The Market is a stone's throw from Elliot Bay. The Market has an "upstairs" as well as "downstairs" level so there is much to explore. One of the most popular attractions of the Market is seeing the fishmongers "throwing" the fish from man to man and the crowd is never disappointed when this show is put on. One of the restaurants here was the setting for a scene in the Tom Hanks' movie, "Sleepless in Seattle." (See my restaurant tips.) This has become quite an attraction in itself.
Pike Place reminds me somewhat of Reading Terminal in Philadelphia, although the setting is quite different! One thing that Pike Place many visitors invariably look for is Rachel, the life-size brass pig and she alone is worth the treck down to Pike Place. Give her a little rub for good luck!
While the Pike Place Market has become a great tourist attraction for visitors, it is also quite evident that it also plays a part in the lives of the local residents--where they shop & eat. I think this gives an added dimension to the Market and makes it the great attraction that it is and you shouldn't miss it. Leave a Comment Address: 1st Avenue & Pike Street, DowntownPhone: 206-682-7453Directions: Downtown and close to the waterfront, the aquarium and the IMAX.
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Back in the '60's we were all hippies...well nearly all of us. Anyway, most of us moved on :-( Still I often wonder about what happened to all those folks who never "sold-out". Well, call the National Inquirer...all can now be revealed.
Where are all the old hippies, the aging folk singers, the "dye" hard tie-dyers, the one-toke-over-the-line incense makers and the strung too many beads jewelry makers? They have all found happiness at Pike Place Market. Pike Place which seems to be located in the Public Market Center, although it never seems quite clear to me, is an absolutely fascinating place. Even if shopping is not your thing, this experience should not be missed.
In fairness, while the hippies are probably there mostly for the tourist the larger portion of the market is reserved for farmers produce and, of course, the most important item...the fresh seafood. The salmon throwers are now world famous but seem to rarely toss without a specific sale incentive. Leave a Comment
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Pike Place Market is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Seattle and a wonderful, vibrant place to spend a couple of hours. The Market has been in existence for more than 100 years and covers nine acres on the Seattle waterfront.
Pike Place Market's shops and stalls are filled with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You'll also find fresh flowers, fresh fish and lots of Seattle souvenirs. Be sure to stop by the original Starbucks store (opened in 1971). Another must see is the Pike Place Fish Market, famous for its "flying fish." It's really interesting to see the guys here throwing those big, frozen fish around. Pick up some Aplets and Cotlets (a Washington treat that is delicious!) and enjoy the area.
The Pike Place Market is open seven days a week, year-round, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Sundays are voluntary opening days for Market merchants and some shops may not be open. Business hours for individual merchants also vary depending on location and type of business.
Parking is notoriously difficult in this area. The most convenient parking is in the Market's garage located at 1531 Western Avenue, south of Steinbrueck Park. There is street parking, but it's very hard to find. Be prepared to spend some time searching for a space. Leave a Comment Directions: Detailed directions are available here: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/about/visiting_market/maps.aspWebsite: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/default.asp
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Pikes Place Market is probably one of the most visited, and most famous, places in Seattle. Because of this I was sure that it was going to be a seething tourist trap full of plastic junk and people wearing Budweiser t-shirts, but you know, it was nothing like that at all. In fact, the place is awesome!
Pikes Place is the real deal, full of actual local farmers and fishermen who bring their goods to the market early every morning. The fish there was breathtaking. I know that is a weird way to describe fish, but that is what it was. Most of it looked like it was still alive. The place is full of flowers as well. The flower vendors are everywhere and they are so lovely that you can't help but want to buy some.
You can also buy just about any type of ethnic food at the market. They have a Russian bakery, a Filipino barbecue, a Turkish sweets shop, a Latin American Grocery and a Greek take-out window.
You can also buy fresh honey, chocolates, ice cream, fresh donuts, French crepes and tons of non-food items. The market has a used book store, a newsstand that sells papers and magazines from around the world, and many clothing boutiques, jewelry stores and other types of shops.
The only bad thing about Pikes Place is that you can't take most of the stuff home with you! Leave a Comment Address: Between Pike and Virginia StreetsDirections: Across from the Aquarium and up a lot of stairs.Website: www.pikesplacemarket.org
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