Kaut Joelle (ELLIEk.): What a great place with such a positive vibe! I dont think theres ever been a time that Ive gone to the market where I havent left feeling Just at peace and happy... it doesnt matter whether its raining or sun shining!
The last time I was there I was sitting in my car getting ready to leave and this beautiful girl dressed all in yellow came to my window and handed me this gorgeous tulip Arrangement and told me that they were for me, then proceeded to give me a hug and said have a great day..... and it just blew my mind! What a great place, with such beautiful people and beautiful views!
If you havent gone for a while and youre local, you need to come and experience the market again, and just have a nice afternoon or make a day of it! I think its fair to say that theres something for everyone at every age!
The locals merchants have amazing talents and they create the most unique and beautiful handcrafted things! Ive got a some amazing things from Seattle Raindrop Jewelry, pieces that I wear everyday ! Rachel is the silver/goldsmith and makes each piece by hand. Just amazing quality at such a reasonable price!
The Produce and the Seafood/Meat are exceptionally fresh and of excellent quality!
I dont think theres anything that you could want and not find it there in some capacity! Probably a lot of other things you never thought you needed that you would definitely decide you did ! ;)
...And if youre reading this and you are on vacation or youre from out of town... make sure to put it on your list of things not to miss when youre here !! You will have lovely memories and youll want to take a lot of pictures so make sure you bring your phone fully charged or your camera as there are a lot of photo Point opportunities. Of course it has the beautiful Puget Sound Waterfront but theres also brilliant color with backdrops of Gorgeous Flowers and vibrant fruit and vegetables !
OF course it wouldnt be the Pike Place Market without.. the smells of fresh bread and pastries, homemade waffles, fresh corn on the cob, as well as the aroma of wonderfully cooked International Foods throughout the air.. even if you werent hungry....
you will be!!! Have fun dont forget to ask about the Gum Wall and get your picture taken with the Pike Place Market pig!
Suzanne Kash: What a whimsical way to conjure holiday cheer! Our family loved being led through the experience by the generously kind cast of characters. Both my teen and my 4 year old were delighted. The puppet my daughter made is darling! And one of the activities provided fun, thought-provoking difficulty for my son and me. This was my daughter’s first meeting of Santa, and Mr. Kringle was the real deal! Kringle’s Inventionasium Experience supersedes waiting in line for a quick photo with Santa. Cute gifts and hot chocolate bar are a perfect plus. Free parking on Sunday was easily found not far from the entrance!
William Lew: Kim was amazing and very thorough on Thi’s Spooktacular tour. Her enthusiasm and engagement made this a thrill for our family. The audio and visual made this even better and well worth doing. Make sure Kim is your guide for the best tour ever!
Richard Fernandez: Wow! What an amazing tour! The scenery is pristine. Our tour guide was wonderful and full of great history and even some current tid-bits. The two hours seems to fly by as you motor through Elliot Bay into Puget Sound then through the Ballard Lock into Lake Union. Great views of the Seattle coast line and small marinas. It can be chilly and wet so dress accordingly. Drinks and food are available on the ship. We paid for the shuttle back and it was worth it as youll get a nice little city tour on the bus back. 5 stars and worth every bit!
Anthony Schmitz: The area is generally quite dull and uneventful. While there may be occasional special events, most of the time, not much happens here. The main attractions are the historic gate and the park located a short distance away. It doesn’t compare to the vibrant chinatowns found in other countries.
John Sparks: Huge park with lots to do for just about everyone. It has a large British Victorian style Art Deco plant conservatory, a Museum of Asian Art, miles of trails amid lawns and flowers, lots of wildlife (ducks, songbirds, rabbits. . . You get the idea! Its definitely worth a visit!
L. Chu: As a first generation, I feelthe exhibit somewhat disorganized. The display element across different asian countries is mixed and generic. I do appreciate the effort to build the connection and identity of Asian community. I think the whole museum exhibits design could follow Nordic museum and tenant museum in New York.
Shari McCollum: Took my grand-daughter and her friend to see Curt Cobains bench to get pictures. Quite a bit of winding turns to get there and traffic. Maps takes you to the street below the park but if you go around you can park above it and walk down the stairs to get to it. You can see the top of the house he lived in, but it is on private land. The park itself is not real big. There are two beaches, one dedicated to Cobain and another one a ways away.
R. S. W.: It took me less than 15 minutes to walk through this single floor museum. There really isn’t much to see. Although it is free, I feel like they could have made better use in a lot of the empty spaces/rooms. Personally, I expected more.
