The Pike Place Market---Oh! I just love it. I could spend all day there.
See, I'm from South Carolina. Not too much in the way of huge outdoor markets there (well, besides the big market in Downtown Charleston....but it's NOTHING like Pike Place). They really do have the guys that throw the fish at each other and they always catch it.
The market has many levels and different parts to it. There's the main market with the fish guys, and across the street is another set of market shops that go up and down a few levels.
The thing I like about Pike Place Market is that it's functional and meant for locals as well as tourists--even though during tourist season there's so many people you can't walk because the crowds are so thick. But my kid & her hubby go there to shop and buy cheap flowers and veggies fresh from the farmer. It's a very neat microcosm look into Seattle Life.
And the views from the parking garage are to DIE for. Bring your camera!
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