Pike Place Market

Market Seattle, Washington, United States
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What to expect

Pike Place Market is a historic public market in Seattle, offering a variety of fresh produce, shops, restaurants, and bars, with a rich history and a popular tourist destination

Plan your family visit to the Pike Place Market with these blog insights 👇

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Budget-Friendly Seattle: 15 Free and Cheap Activities with Kids

Budget-Friendly Seattle: 15 Free and Cheap Activities with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Pike Place Market, a must-visit with kids, offering a lively atmosphere full of street performers, fresh produce, and quirky shops

Highlights: The kids loved the life-sized bronze piggy bank, smelling all of the flower bouquets, getting ALL the fresh fruit samples, trying different types of chocolate covered cherries, trying a variety of honey stick flavors, getting a view of the harbor, watching the nonstop magic show at the Pikes Place Magic Shop, and browsing all of the hilarious books at Lionheart Bookstore ✨

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47 unmissable FUN things to do in Seattle with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the market, enjoyed the fresh produce, and watched the fishmongers throw fish in the air. We also bought some souvenirs and had lunch at one of the food stalls

Highlights: The kids loved watching the fishmongers and we all enjoyed trying the different food samples ✨

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8 Budget-Friendly Seattle Stops:One Day Itinerary with Kids

8 Budget-Friendly Seattle Stops:One Day Itinerary with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We got an early start at Pikes Place Market and wandered through the empty and un-opened mall struggling to find the center famous part of it

Highlights: The kids were so anxious about the fish here, they wouldn’t approach them and they kept asking if they were dead. Then we had all sorts of fun with a fish attached to a chain ✨

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13 Awesome Things to do Seattle to Olympic National Park
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around and picked up some local flavor, or just enjoyed being in the middle of famous market!

Highlights: We enjoyed the farmer’s market, crafts specialty food, shopping, and of course seafood ✨

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Fun Things to do in Seattle with Kids 2024 (Must Sees)

Fun Things to do in Seattle with Kids 2024 (Must Sees)
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Pike Place Market, a historic market that features fresh produce, seafood, crafts, and flowers. We watched the fishmongers perform their theatrical routine and saw the famous Rachel the Piggy Bank

Highlights: We all loved the vibrant atmosphere of Pike Place Market and the kids were amazed by the fishmongers' theatrical routine. We also enjoyed the unique vendors and the wide selection of goods ✨

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16 Awesome Things To Do In Seattle With Kids

16 Awesome Things To Do In Seattle With Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the market, enjoying the different crafts, flowers, groceries, and seafood. We also watched the fishmongers throw the fish during the performance for the customers

Highlights: The kids were really entertained by the fishmongers and the whole atmosphere of the market. We also enjoyed getting a souvenir from the original Starbucks store ✨

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Ultimate USA West Coast Itinerary - 2 Week

Ultimate USA West Coast Itinerary - 2 Week
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked through the market and saw the live music, street performers, art, and fresh market foods. We also visited the original Starbucks cafe

Highlights: We all enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of the market and the chance to try some fresh food ✨

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West Coast Road Trip Vancouver to San Francisco
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the market and saw the fish-throwing vendors

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the sights and sounds of the market ✨

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5 Fun and Free Things to do in Seattle with Kids

5 Fun and Free Things to do in Seattle with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the market and checked out the gum wall, got a free sample at the Mount Townsend Creamery shop nearby, and watched cheese being made at Beecher's Cheese Shop

Highlights: It's the biggest tourist attraction in Seattle ✨