West of Pike Place Market
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6082
-122.3432
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Pike Place Market
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The Experience – Whether you're catching a ferry or dying for fudge, this is the place. Shops carry anything with the "Seattle" mark: Native arts, jewelry and Space Needle pepper grinders. Street cars and horse-drawn carriages offer a bit of touristy nostalgia, while telescopes atop Pier 57 at Waterfront Park offer a close-up of the isles. The kids will love the Aquarium and Omnidome. The Pike Street Hill Climb leads to more explorations and intriguing shops around Pike Place Market. – – The Background – From the Duwamish Indians to the pioneers to Henry Yesler, the…
06/16/03
Pike's Market
by MarHav at Citysearch
I have been twice to visit and am now in the process of moving from N.Y. to Olympia WA. It is the most exciting state I have ever visited and the places of interest is by far the best.
Can't wait to get settled there.
Thank you for sharing your town with me!!
07/01/02
Spectacular on a Rare Sunny Day
by mstampley_citysearch at Citysearch
The sunset is absolutely stunning on a clear day. Pick up some fresh raw oysters and chowder along a pier and grab a seat outside for the awe-inspiring display. Overcast as usual? With its endless charm, entertaining vendors and balance of locals and tourists, Pike Place is always a good option.
- Pros: great on a clear day
- Cons: can be really cold
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