Pikes Market in Seatle, Washington

 

THE PIKES MARKET IN SEATLE, WASHINGTON


Yesterday we visited the Pikes Market in Seattle.




Pike Place Market is the historic heart of Seattle, a vibrant public market overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront that has been operating continuously for over a century .

Here are the key highlights that define this iconic destination:

  • 📜 A Historic Foundation: Established in 1907 by city council ordinance, it was created as a way for citizens to "Meet the Producer" and buy directly from local farmers, cutting out expensive middlemen . It opened with just a handful of farmers who sold out by lunchtime on the very first day . Saved from demolition by citizen action in the 1970s, it's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places .

  • 🎭 The Famous Flying Fish: The market's most famous spectacle is the fish toss at the Pike Place Fish Market. Workers enthusiastically shout orders and hurl massive salmon through the air to one another, creating a performance that draws crowds and perfectly captures the market's fun-loving spirit .

  • 🛍️ A Shopper's & Foodie's Paradise: The market is home to hundreds of small, independent businesses . You can find:

    • Farm-fresh produce and beautiful flower stalls .

    • Artisan foods like Beecher's Handmade Cheese (famous for its "World's Best" mac and cheese) and Piroshky Piroshky bakery .

    • Unique crafts, antique shops, and comic book stores in its lower levels .

  • ✨ Iconic Seattle Landmarks: Within the market, you'll find the very first Starbucks store, which opened in 1971 and still operates today . A short walk away in Post Alley is the famously quirky (and slightly sticky) Gum Wall, a true rite of passage for visitors .

  • 🤝 A Living Community: Beyond the tourism, Pike Place Market is a genuine neighborhood. It's home to over 500 residents, has its own senior center, food bank, and childcare center, all supported by the nonprofit Market Foundation .


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