Pike Place Market

I used to live a few blocks from this place and I was SO excited....at first. Ugh, I was so turned off by all the damn tourists who don't know how to walk, the pricey ingredients, the lackluster...
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I used to live a few blocks from this place and I was SO excited....at first. Ugh, I was so turned off by all the damn tourists who don't know how to walk, the pricey ingredients, the lackluster quality of the food, and overall uselessness of the place. It's a giant souvenir pavillion! We went there several times to get seafood, fruits, breads, cheese, etc but we felt pretty gyped each time we got home and saw what we got for the amount of money we paid. One time, we paid $100 for these giant Australian lobster tails and they had the taste of chemical FUNK. No amount of salt and butter could salvage it. We got crab multiple times and there was a 50% chance that they would give us one with a rotted off leg. As for produce, sometimes they'd let you pick but most times they'd do it for you and it's never consistent. We bascially had to toss batches of fruits and veggies cause they janked us SO BAD. Go there to experience "Seattle" or whatever, but don't go there to buy anything fresh or edible.
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I love Pike Place, they have all the fresh seasonal flowers and fruits here! I love the crowdedness of the place and the market feel of it. You can't complain when a bouquet of fresh flowers will...
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I love Pike Place, they have all the fresh seasonal flowers and fruits here! I love the crowdedness of the place and the market feel of it. You can't complain when a bouquet of fresh flowers will only cost you $5-$10 only! You can't beat that! The fruits are a bit pricey compared to your normal grocery store, but it's so fresh and tasty! Very well worth it. Oh, don't forget to visit the seafood section, they have the freshest fish of every season. The only thing is freshness can be pricey, but if you don't mind spending the extra money and the pain of looking for parking, you should definitely get your groceries here. Since I work in downtown, it's easy for me to go to the market to pick up some produce on my way home! My absolutely favorite place in the Summer!
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If you are visiting Seattle this is the one place you don't want to miss. I like to shop all the way through the market at least once a year because as much as it is timeless it is ever...
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If you are visiting Seattle this is the one place you don't want to miss. I like to shop all the way through the market at least once a year because as much as it is timeless it is ever evolving. If you live downtown this place has everything. Shoe shine, groceries, hardware, healthfood and supplements, books, and really interesting people. It is one of the things that makes Seattle special. If you haven't been to the market in awhile check it out this weekend. I was down there yesterday and the tulips are off the hook!
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Though I’ve lived in Seattle most of my life, I didn’t really get to know our most historic attraction until my husband and I became buskers there in 1997. Soon we knew the names and favorite songs...
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Though I’ve lived in Seattle most of my life, I didn’t really get to know our most historic attraction until my husband and I became buskers there in 1997. Soon we knew the names and favorite songs of more than a hundred other street performers ("Brown-Eyed Girl" is the song played by more buskers there than any other), as well as vendors of Real Change (the fundraising newspaper of Seattle’s homeless) and of produce, breads, crafts, and coffee. Though the Market is widely dismissed as a tourist attraction, it’s also a community that includes Seattle’s working poor and homeless.
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I went during the week and this place was just buzzing with people everywhere! It's like a huge flea market with everything and anything! I couldn't believe some of the flower arrangements; so...
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I went during the week and this place was just buzzing with people everywhere! It's like a huge flea market with everything and anything! I couldn't believe some of the flower arrangements; so gorgeous and SO EXTREMELY CHEAP. It's a must-see for every tourist and make sure you go and check out the flying fish! It's a great experience.
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Known as the oldest farmer's market in the nation, this place is a must see. I can easily get lost for hours here. From the variety of fresh locally grown produce available (some with samplings), to...
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Known as the oldest farmer's market in the nation, this place is a must see. I can easily get lost for hours here. From the variety of fresh locally grown produce available (some with samplings), to the local craftspeople with their wares - words can't describe this place. There's so much to see and experience. I love the street performers who entertain so well. A magician here has me boggled as to how he did that card trick in which I held the card. Walking up from the waterfront, however, sure does give one a workout. :). This place is walking distance from Coleman Dock. No negative comments about Pike Place here. :)
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