Opened in 1907, Pike Place is one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the country and still the heart of downtown Seattle. Beyond the fish-throwing and the original Starbucks crowds, wander the lower levels for tiny record shops, comic stores and family produce stalls. Go early on a weekday to beat the crowds and actually talk to the farmers.
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85 Pike St · historic public market · open daily, most shops 9am-6pm