Pike Place Market, Public marketplace in Downtown Seattle, United States
Pike Place Market stretches across several blocks near Elliott Bay and includes produce stands, craft vendors, food counters, and specialty shops on multiple levels. The marketplace connects covered walkways with open-air sections and offers water views.
The marketplace opened its doors in August 1907 after farmers and residents protested against rising middleman costs together. It stayed open throughout the Great Depression and World War II, serving the community with direct food access.
The covered arcade brings together local farmers and craftspeople who meet their customers face to face each day. Street musicians play at many corners, creating a lively soundtrack as shoppers move between stalls.
The market halls open daily from early morning through the afternoon, with most visitors arriving between mid-morning and early afternoon. Parking is available at several garages nearby.
A small bronze piggy bank named Rachel stands at the main entrance and has collected donations for social programs for decades. Below the counters lies a gum wall where visitors have stuck used chewing gum for many years.
Location: Seattle
Inception: 1907
Website: http://pikeplacemarket.org
GPS coordinates: 47.60944,-122.34167
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:05
Seattle stretches between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering a mix of urban architecture, public spaces and natural areas. This route connects more than thirty stops, from the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to less visited sites like the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or the Wing Luke Museum. The selection includes museums of contemporary and classical art, historic neighborhoods and waterfront parks. Pike Place Market sits downtown and has operated as a public market since 1907. Chihuly Garden and Glass displays the glasswork of local artist Dale Chihuly. The Museum of Pop Culture, designed by Frank Gehry, covers music, film and video games. Olympic Sculpture Park spans nine acres along the waterfront, combining outdoor sculpture with views across the bay. The Seattle Art Museum holds collections from different continents and periods. The Ballard Locks connect salt water to fresh water and include a fish ladder for migrating salmon. Discovery Park covers 534 acres with trails through forest and meadow, plus beach access. Gas Works Park preserves parts of a former coal gasification plant on Lake Union. The Museum of Flight documents aviation history with more than 175 aircraft and spacecraft. Mount Rainier National Park lies about two hours southeast and features the 14,411-foot (4,392-meter) glaciated volcano.
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