There weren’t many things on my list of places to see while I was in Seattle. The list was very short. It only had two places on it: Pike Place Market and the first Starbucks. We managed to hit both places at least once a day; usually more depending on the need for caffeine.
One of the first things we did when we got to town was make the five block walk down to the market. It was after 6pm and the market was relatively quiet, only a few tourists (us) lingering around.
Pike Place Market has been a mainstay in Seattle for over 100 years, since 1907. The market isn’t just one building. It actually comprises buildings over several blocks in what is called the Pike Place Market Historical District. It’s home to vendors peddling everything from big ass grapes, the occasional flying fish, honey crisp apples, chocolate pasta, wooden instruments, jewelry, t-shirts and flowers. And those are just the stalls on the main level.
Deep within the bowels of the market are little shops selling curios of all origins, even a headshop, which is divided into the under 18-shopping aisle and the 18-and-over shopping aisle. (Really, I just went in there to get a bulb for my lava lamp.)
There are also a plethora of restaurants and even a brewery in the market. You just have to find your way to them. And your way out.
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