One of the most popular places in Seattle, and rightly so, is Pike Place Market. Near the waterfront of Puget's Sound, but really a world to itself, Pike’s is Seattle's favorite tourist attraction. It covers 9 acres and has been designated a National Historic District.
Pike's was designed to be, and still primarily functions as, a farmer’s market with dozens of vendors selling produce, flowers, seafood, cheese, meats and handicrafts. Most famous among these is Pike Place Fish, where fishmongers throw a fish around every time a purchase is made (if you've not seen a 20 pound salmon fly through the air, you need to watch these guys!). There are lots of unusual specialty shops and small cafes, but above all Pike’s Market is the place in Seattle to people watch. And on a weekend day you'll have thousands of folks to study because it does get crowded and busy -- best to go early.
This photo was snapped while strolling through the market. Doesn't that beautiful collection of fresh fruit just invite you to reach out a have a bite?
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