Seattle Pike Place Market

Activity Overview

Stroll through the nine acres of market and enjoy the over 200 unique shops and services available on a daily basis. There are also over 200 craftspeople offering their one-of-a-kind creations. If you are hungry while you explore there are over 80 different eateries to choose from within the boarder of the market. Restaurants ranges from sit down dining to quick take out.

Things to See & Do

During your visit to the Pike Peak Market make sure to visit some if not all of these different sections:

Farmers Market – Seasonal produce and preserves

Crafts Market – 200 local craftspeople located in the North arcade

Highstalls – Permanent fresh produce stands

Fish Market – Fresh from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

Rachel the Piggybank – Seattle’s famous one of a kind 500 pound piggybank. Drop a few coins in and take a picture with her. All proceeds go to help the social services in the market.

Insider tips

• Take the tour of the market to make sure you don’t miss anything. There are also self guided tours available. You can get a map by clicking here
• The best time to visit the market is before 12 noon. The market is generally less crowded. Late fall, winter and early springs are the less visited times of the year. During the summer the weekdays are your best chance for less people
• Most buildings are both stroller and wheelchair friendly
• If you want to make a weekend out of your market visit there are hotels close by
• Under the main arcade you will also find three floors of unique shops offering a variety of goods and services
• There are no pets allowed in the market with the exception of trained service animals
• Tipping the street performers is defiantly ok. This is the only way they make their money. If you enjoy what you see feel free to let them know.