This stop was mostly because my wife wanted to go to Pike's Place Market. It wasn't hard to convince me, I was curious as well, it's a Seattle "must see", and I wanted a coffee from the "original" Starbucks anyway. We were smart and went on a Monday. I have no clue why ANYONE would even attempt to go on... more

Pike Place Market is one of the major tourist draws of Seattle, but the hype exceeds the actual experience, I'm afraid. The market is always crowded, more so during the summer months, and is full of lots and lots of overpriced tourist trinkets. Look for huge crowds of gawking onlookers at the corner fish market who, for some inexplicable reason,... more

We had a great time at Pike Place Market and spent a lot of time there. We went back for a second day and explored more levels. There is so much to experience. Be sure to order up one of Uli's Famous Sausages.... delicious! more

We went to the Market on a Saturday afternoon -- maybe not the best idea! It seems like a fascinating place to people-watch, shop, and taste test...but struggling through the crowds puts a damper on that experience. I was thrilled to check out the famous fish market, and was awed by all the paper-wrapped bundles of beautiful flowers people were... more

Visiting this place is a feast for the senses. The colors of the endless flower vendors (with the biggest bouquets being no more than $15). The smells, colors and shapes of the fish markets - which were especially fun for a land locked Texas family. The styles and colors of all the local artisans with tons of hand made, beautiful... more

What a fun and interesting place to visit. You can find about everything in the Market -- fruit, fresh flowers, donuts, fresh fish, crafts, small restaurants, and other odds and ends. We went every day to The Daily Dozen for our donut fix, and also enjoyed the hustle and bustle of just being in the Market area. This is a... more

Pike's is spread out over several blocks, but its totally worth it. There are outdoor fresh food areas, lots of eateries of all kinds--french, chocolate, chowder, asian, etc. There's also a great area where you can buy fresh cut flowers for a great price, as well as fresh fish and spices. more

We started each morning visiting and eating breakfast there. We would stop in the afternoon for fruit and items to eat later. We did find later in the day the more congested it became. One of our favorites during our visit... more

Believe all the hype you've heard about this place: it's lovely. There are vendors for every sort of food imaginable: seafood, fruits, veggies, flowers, locally made jams and jellies, and more. Vendors selling handmade arts and crafts line the streets and the halls. Stores sell quirky ethnic products, souvenirs, and more. My favorite, though, was sampling the various offerings from... more