About Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is one of the worlds best market which is continuously operated by the farmers in the United States. Pike Place Market is named for one single street within the area. But Pike Place Market is actually made up of several levels, each one featuring a mélange of shops, crafts stalls, fresh produce stands, restaurants, and collectible stands, set against the edge of a steep hill.

 The market is built on two levels. There is to be found a famous fish market and florist at the upper level. The lower level has different craft shops. One can hear lovely music and enjoy different art forms. You can find antique dealers, locally made clothing and accessories on the lower level. Comic book lovers must visit this market, you will find second-hand book stores. The continued growth of the market is taken by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority. There are few good shops in Pike Place Market, plan your time accordingly so that you have enough time to stop off at the Farmers Market, the Crafts Market, and the Specialty Foods areas.

Must See

  • Men throw fish at each other, it's fun  to watch
  • Visit the Farmers Market, the Crafts Market, and the Specialty Foods areas

How to reach

By Bus:

 2nd/Pike- 21, 29, 37, 41, 62, 71, 72, 73, 106, 113, 121, 122, 123, 143, 150 get you closest to the market. Price is 2.75 USD and the distance is 5.7 km

 

Tips

  • It is best to visit the market before 12:00 p.m. as it will be less crowded
  • If you are a coffee lover, there is an original Starbucks in the area
  • Smoked salmon tastes best there, do try it
  • Carry drinking water with you, you may not find good drinking water here
  • Plan ahead since it takes a lot of time for parking

Visit Time

Sunday:                10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:               10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  

Thursday:             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:                  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may need to wait at Starbucks because it is usually crowded

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 16.63°C

 

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