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Pike Place Market


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 323 attractions in Seattle
Traveler Description: Pike Place Market, an open-air shopping haven and Seattle institution, is a must-see for first time and return visitors alike.  Be prepared for large... more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping
Address: Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-682-7453
Fax: 206-625-0646

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4 of 5 stars
SnappleApple 22 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Jun 25, 2009

I've been living in the Puget area for a few months now, and the Pike Place Market is one of my new favorite things to visit. I agree with reviewers who say that it is crowded and touristy (especially the crowded...), but it is alive and vibrant as well. I love to wander around (well, push past other tourists) and... more

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3 of 5 stars
Tienne 22 contributions
Dallas
Jun 18, 2009

It's just OK experience coming here. If you bring young children, they may not like the smell here also in the fish area, the pave is kind of slippery. So watch out for them. It's better you come early in the morning when it's not so crowded. more

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5 of 5 stars
syrahgirl 3,893 contributions
CA/Oregon Coast
Jun 2, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

This was our second time visiting this market in Seattle. We had beautiful weather for strolling the market when we were there. The weekend we were there they were also having a Farmer's Market going on which brought in a lot of people. We visited the market twice during our stay, this past Sunday morning we had an early breakfast... more

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5 of 5 stars
rwalker66 81 contributions
Fairfax, VA
May 26, 2009

Go there for the flying fish, stay for all the fresh produce, shops and restaurants. This place is a "must-see" stop on any visit to Seattle. more

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5 of 5 stars
realent 6 contributions
So Cal
May 11, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Granted we love food and anything related to yummy, fresh and fun. We loved the Pike's Place Market. It is a mix of history, fresh foods, unique crafts, beautiful flowers and delicious bites. We went on a busy, bustling Sunday, (mothers day) and did a tour with Savor Seattle on a Monday. It was fun to be in the market... more

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3 of 5 stars
Johngil 17 contributions
Winnipeg, Canada
Apr 18, 2009

There's better things to do than go here. Very touristy. Thought it would be much better, as seen on the Travel Channel. more

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5 of 5 stars
RosieRed19 6 contributions
Perth, Ontario
Mar 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

One fun thing to witness at the Pike St Market is the employees at work at one of the Fish Markets. Sorry can't remember the name of the store but it is welI known. I had been introduced to this place watching a short movie made at this location at a motivational seminar, the movie was simply called "Fish". So... more

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4 of 5 stars
cairowendy 93 contributions
Cairo, Egypt
Mar 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I liked the market - an important place in Seattle's history. Enjoyed seeing all the handcrafts and talking with the vendors. The fish is quite impressive too and the flowers. The bathrooms are rather odd, the doors to not cover much, but the place is clean ! I would recommend that you visit the market. more

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5 of 5 stars
zapbanana 16 contributions
San Jose, CA
Mar 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A must see! We went with a food tour, got to taste lots of different local treats, I would think you will do fine without a food tour. You'll be able to taste as much food. Weekend is better than a weekday, only because more shops will have treats for tasting since there are more tourists, but you will face... more

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3 of 5 stars
TravelingFam5 50 contributions
The NW
Jan 19, 2009
3/10 found this review helpful

If you've never been to the Pike Place Market, then go at least once. It's certainly an interesting place to visit. There are so many vendors, selling so many things; I can't even list them all. It's sort of a combination of flea market and overpriced food market. Over the years, with more notoriety, the prices have climbed up to... more

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Pike Place Market Address

Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-682-7453 Fax: 206-625-0646