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Pike Place Market

A place to shop in Pike Place Market & Waterfront, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Pike Place Market in Pike Place Market & Waterfront
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Why go

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

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Pike Place Market & Waterfront, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pike Place Chowder and Cafe Campagne.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Pike Place Market
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Pike Place Market & Waterfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Pike Place Chowder

    Award-winning New England clam chowder stall in Post Alley.

    Food · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cafe Campagne

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

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pike Place Market

    Century-old public market with fishmongers, produce stalls and the original market arcades over Elliott Bay.

    Food · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Le Panier

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

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Piroshky Piroshky

    Russian bakery in the market selling fresh beef-and-cheese and salmon piroshky.

    Food · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Pink Door

    Italian-American trattoria behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley since 1981, with cabaret acts and a terrace.

    Food · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Pike Place Market is a stop on our Seattle New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Pike Place Market & Waterfront

Pike Place Market is our only shopping pick in Pike Place Market & Waterfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Pike Place Market & Waterfront guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Seattle

Our climate figures for Pike Place Market & Waterfront come from nearby Seattle. Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Pike Place Market itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Seattle weather by month (covers Pike Place Market & Waterfront).

Getting there

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Coordinates
47.60944, -122.34167
Destination
Pike Place Market & Waterfront, Washington
Website
pikeplacemarket.org

Pike Place Market: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pike Place Market?

Plan on about 2 hours at Pike Place Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pike Place Market?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Open on Jan 1; arrive before 10 am, when the arcades are still quiet.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pike Place Market?

Pike Place Market appears on Seattle New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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