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Pike Place Market & Waterfront

The 1907 public market above Elliott Bay; New Year's Day for pastries, brunch and a bayside walk. Below: 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat, plus how Pike Place Market & Waterfront fits into a longer trip.

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Pike Place Market & Waterfront, Washington, United States
Places
6

1 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Seattle New Year's Eve

Best season
Dec 30 – Jan 1

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

24°C / 75°F avg high

Coolest month
December

7°C / 44°F avg high

Wettest month
November

about 188 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Seattle, the nearest city we track.

Things to do in Pike Place Market & Waterfront

6 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Waterfront.

  • Seattle Aquarium in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Do

    Seattle Aquarium

    Waterfront aquarium on Pier 59 with a domed underwater room, sea otters and the new Ocean Pavilion.

    Tip Check the holiday hours before going; it closes early on Dec 31.

    • Waterfront
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon

Outdoors

2 outdoor spots for fresh air across Belltown and Magnolia. All 2 are free to visit.

  • Olympic Sculpture Park in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Olympic Sculpture Park

    Free outdoor park of the Seattle Art Museum, zigzagging down to Elliott Bay past Calder's red Eagle.

    Tip Walk the waterfront path from the Market to the park and back, about 3 km.

    • Belltown
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Midday
  • Discovery Park in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Cody Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Discovery Park

    The city's largest park, with bluffs, forest trails and a beach walk to the 1881 West Point Lighthouse.

    Tip The Loop Trail is about 4.5 km; add the South Beach Trail down to the lighthouse.

    • Magnolia
    • Free
    • 2.5 hr
    • Late morning

Eat

Where we would book a table in Pike Place Market & Waterfront in Pike Place Market.

  • Le Panier in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Eat

    Le Panier

    French bakery on Pike Place since 1983, known for croissants and baguettes baked on site.

    Tip Open every day from 7 am; take pastries to the rail overlooking the bay.

    • Pike Place Market
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Breakfast
  • Cafe Campagne in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Masohpotato · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Eat

    Cafe Campagne

    Parisian-style cafe in Post Alley, known for oeufs en meurette and croque madame at brunch.

    Tip Book a late-morning table; holiday hours can change.

    • Pike Place Market
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Brunch

Shop

Markets and shops worth the detour in Pike Place Market.

  • Pike Place Market in Pike Place Market & WaterfrontPhoto: Madi Fawcett · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Shop

    Pike Place Market

    Farmers market, fishmongers and small shops on several levels under the Public Market clock and neon sign.

    Tip Open on Jan 1; arrive before 10 am, when the arcades are still quiet.

    • Pike Place Market
    • $
    • 2 hr
    • Morning

How to fit Pike Place Market & Waterfront into a trip

Pike Place Market & Waterfront is stop 2 of 2 on our Seattle New Year's Eve route. Follow it as-is or lift Pike Place Market & Waterfront into your own plan.

Weather by month, based on Seattle

Our climate figures for Pike Place Market & Waterfront come from Seattle, about 1 km (1 mi) away. Average daily highs run from 7°C / 44°F in December to 24°C / 75°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 188 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Seattle. Seattle weather (covers Pike Place Market & Waterfront) →

Near Pike Place Market & Waterfront

8 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

Pike Place Market & Waterfront questions, answered

How many days do you need in Pike Place Market & Waterfront?

On our Seattle New Year's Eve route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 3-day trip. Split evenly, that is about 2 days here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 6 places add up to roughly 9 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Pike Place Market & Waterfront best known for?

The 1907 public market above Elliott Bay; New Year's Day for pastries, brunch and a bayside walk. Standouts on our list: Olympic Sculpture Park (Free outdoor park of the Seattle Art Museum, zigzagging down to Elliott Bay past Calder's red Eagle); Discovery Park (The city's largest park, with bluffs, forest trails and a beach walk to the 1881 West Point Lighthouse); Seattle Aquarium (Waterfront aquarium on Pier 59 with a domed underwater room, sea otters and the new Ocean Pavilion).

When is the best time to visit Pike Place Market & Waterfront?

Our Seattle New Year's Eve route is best Dec 30 – Jan 1. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for nearby Seattle put the warmest highs in August (24°C / 75°F), the coolest in December (7°C / 44°F) and the most rain in November (about 188 mm).

What are the best things to do in Pike Place Market & Waterfront?

Start with Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Aquarium and Discovery Park. Our guide lists 6 places in all, from 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Pike Place Market & Waterfront?

Our picks: Le Panier (Pike Place Market); Cafe Campagne (Pike Place Market). Open every day from 7 am; take pastries to the rail overlooking the bay (Le Panier).

What is near Pike Place Market & Waterfront?

The closest destinations in our guides are Seattle (about 1 km / 0 mi), Seattle Center & Queen Anne (about 1 km / 1 mi) and Bainbridge Island (about 14 km / 8 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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