Before coming to Seattle I thought that the Market hardly seemed interesting enough to cause all the rave in guidebooks and the like BUT, WOW! My family loves it. We were here 5 days and went everyday! I wouldn't miss a day no matter how long I was staying in the area. Make sure to get a hotel within walking... more

On our first trip to Seattle, we were only in the city for two days - and we went to Pike Place Market on both of them. There was too much to see in one day, and the food brought us back. The vendors are fun; make sure to see some fish-throwing. The first Starbucks is across the street. My... more

Seattle's Pike Place Market is an open-air farmer's market unlike any other. The market is enormous and features a mix of stands, stalls, and permanent shops that feature local, hand-crafted items, gourmet foods, wines, oils, and coffees, and gorgeous produce, fish, and flowers at low prices. more

July 2009. Whenever we visit Seattle we usually will take a stroll through the Pike Place Market - to visit : several great tea shops, Piroshki Piroshki, Chukkars Cherries, Bleekers Cheese house and view all of the fruits, produce and fish stands in the Market. Also within the market are interesting places such as the GUM wall. Yes, it's touristy,... more

We live near enough to Seattle that we're able to go to the market several times a year. We love the flowers, produce, and watching the fish vendors. There's a great creperie and lots of yummy things to snack on. Definitely explore the shops in the alley across the street from the market. The only negative thing, for me, is... more

Pike Place Market was wonderful! We spent 2 days wandering the market, and could have gone back for more. There are more than enough wonderful restaurants, shops, and attractions to explore for all ages. Bring your appetite and your camera, and have fun! more

Pike market is a wonderful place to visit. I love the beautiful flowers there. Every color you can think of. Vibrant & fresh! The seafood is a bit pricey, but you pay for what you get. The halibut cheeks are fresh & the scallops are giant. Some places are more expensive than others, so check around for price & quality... more

If you can only go one place when you visit Seattle it should be the PP Market. The smells, the crisp air, Puget Sound just below...this is it. Wonderful local cheese, honey, handmade items and MarketSpice Tea shop are all here. Pho, Greek, breads, and fish, fish, fish....all here. Allow 2 hours and then have lunch or dinner. You will... more

If you've been to a big public market before, I'm not sure Pike Place Market offers anything new or exciting. There are tons of produce stands, along with fresh fish, flowers, souvenir shops, handicraft stands, and prepared foods. It's a good place to buy pre-made food to take out to the waterfront and eat outside or to buy foods for... more