Pike Place Market
Market · Pike Place and Waterfront, Seattle

Pike Place Market

Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Pike Place Market opened in 1907 and remains a working market with fishmongers, farmers and craftspeople. Visitors can watch the fish throwing at Pike Place Fish Market and explore the many stalls on multiple levels. The site includes the original Starbucks and overlooks Elliott Bay.

On day 1 of Seattle & the Sound

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
At least two hours
Best time
Early morning on weekdays
Getting there
Walk from downtown Seattle hotels or use public transit to the waterfront

Itineraries with Pike Place Market

Day 1 of Seattle & the Sound

Pike Place and Waterfront

How Pike Place Market fits into a day.
  1. 9:45Pike Place Market ExplorationPike Place Market
  2. 11:30Gum Wall VisitGum Wall
  3. 12:15Seattle Waterfront WalkSeattle Waterfront
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Pike Place Market questions

Is Pike Place Market free to visit?

Entry is free. Some vendors charge for food and goods.

What time does Pike Place Market open?

Many shops open around 9 am and produce and fish stalls start early. Vendors set their own hours, and most close by early evening.

How long should I spend at Pike Place Market?

Most visitors spend two to three hours walking the aisles and sampling food.

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