Pike Place MarketRachel, a giant piggy bank, stands guard over the Pike Place
Farmer's Market in downtown Seattle, placed there to raise funds to
preserve this National Historic District founded in 1907. The
bustling market has provided the local people with producer-priced
goods for decades, and continues to do so today as about 100
farmers and fishmongers tout their wares. The focus is on local and
organic food. They have been joined by more than 150 local
craftspeople and artists who have also set up shop here, along with
street performers, dozens of restaurants and numerous speciality
shops. Some of the vendors present at the market on a permanent
basis are Alvarez Farms, Canter-Berry Farms, Chicken Valley,
Chocolate and Ice Cream Delights, Crumpet Shop, DeLaurenti
Specialty Food and Wine, Mobeta shoes, Saffron Spice, and many
more. The world's first Starbucks coffee shop opened here in 1971,
and is still brewing up its famous beverage on the original site.
At the north end of the market Victor
Address: First Avenue, between Pike and Pine Streets
Website: www.pikeplacemarket.org
Email: info@pikeplacemarket.org
Telephone: (206) 682 7453
Transportation: Public bus service or the Waterfront Street
Car
Opening Time: Open daily. Hours vary for different businesses, and
Sundays are voluntary opening days so some shops may be
closed.
Admission: Free |
