How many levels is the Pike Place Market?

Guide Your Way Through the Market! Our 10-level, 9-acre Market has never been easier to navigate.

How many floors is the Pike Place Market?

Did you know Pike Place Market has 10 levels?!! Explore all our levels using the new Market Map. 👉 Get Started at PikePlaceMarket.org/Map Once you're on our map, select the drop-down menu to explore our DownUnder, Post Alley, 1st Avenue and Western Avenue. Thanks @samuelburgess for taking this photo of our Main Arcade.

How do I get to the secret garden in Pike Place?

Next time you're in the Market, find your way to the garden by walking past the fish throwers at Pike Place Fish Market and hanging a left before you reach Maximilien Restaurant. The garden is open to the general public daily – come see what we're growing!

How big is Pike's market?

Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover.

How long should you spend at the Pike Place Market?

Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.

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Is Pike Place Market cash only?

The majority of Pike Place Market vendors accept credit, debit and cash. Some Market grocers accept EBT, WIC and Fresh Bucks. Learn more about our food assistance programs here. Pike Place Market also has a Market gift card which is accepted by more than 80 businesses.

Can you walk from Pike Place Market to the Aquarium?

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐀𝐐: Can I walk to Seattle's waterfront and @seattleaquarium from Pike Place Market? 🐙🌊 You sure can—and you've got two easy ways to get there! Part 1: Take a stroll down the beautiful new Overlook Walk. Part 2: Watch to see how you can reach the waterfront using our elevators!

Is Pike Place Market a tourist trap?

Yes, it's a tourist trap — but it's OUR tourist trap. Farm fresh produce, weird tsotchkes of all stripes and fish on the wing.

How often do they throw fish at the Pike Place Market?

Before the pandemic, Pike Place Fish Market did up to 200 fish tosses daily. While they slowed down a bit in the early 2020s over safety concerns, the reliable fishmongers — decked out in their orange bibs and thick, rubber boots — still toss fish today.

What not to miss at Pike Place Market?

What time to get to Pike Place Market?

Pike Place Market welcomes over 10 million visitors a year, so arriving early (before 10 AM) lets you enjoy a more relaxed pace. Vendors set up as early as 7 AM, making it the perfect time to grab a coffee from Storyville Coffee(hidden upstairs in the Corner Market) and watch the market come to life.

How do I get to Secret Buddha Garden?

Good to know about Secret Buddha Garden

To get there, get on the air force road in Baan Saket, leading up to Ta Nim Waterfall. The road turns into a dirt track for the last 400 meters of the ascent. There are many signs along the way. Only experienced drivers should attempt the road as it's best done in a 4WD vehicle.

What time does the Pike Place Market open tomorrow?

Hours: Open Daily

Every day is different in the Market but most of Pike Place Market is active from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some of our restaurants staying open until midnight or later. Pike Place Market is also open 7 days a week, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

What is Alki Beach known for?

Alki Beach is the site of the landing of the first white settlers in Seattle on a cold, stormy day in November of 1851. Chief Seattle and his tribe greeted them and helped them build their cabin to stave off the cold, wet winter. The beach enjoys minus tides that reveal a wide expanse of sandy beach.

Why is it called Pikes Place?

It is named for its central street, Pike Place, which runs northwest from Pike Street to Virginia Street on the western edge of Downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market is Seattle's most popular tourist destination, with more than 20 million annual visitors.

Is Mount Rainier a volcano?

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.

Why did they stop throwing fish at Pike Place?

Before the pandemic, Pike Place Fish Market did up to 200 fish tosses daily. While they slowed down a bit in the early 2020s over safety concerns, the reliable fishmongers — decked out in their orange bibs and thick, rubber boots — still toss fish today.

What's the best month for pike fishing?

However, dedicated lure anglers often target them between October and March. This gives the fish time to spawn in spring. In summer it is best for the fish if you fish in reservoirs or deep water because pike struggle to recover from being caught when the water temperature is high, as oxygen levels are low.

How long does it take to visit the Space Needle?

Typically, visitors spend about 1 to 2 hours exploring the Space Needle. Add an extra hour to that time if you plan on eating there, and if you have more time, combine it with a Chihuly Gardens and Glass visit. The sunset creates spectacular views from the Space Needle, though mornings are less crowded.

Can you haggle at Pike Place Market?

The inside vendors have more tourist that visit so they keep their prices higher. The outside vendors get mor locals and they have much lower pricing. The other thing you can do if it is appropriate is haggle over the prices. Some vendors are willing to negotiate.

How do you identify a tourist trap?

Who owns the Pike Place Market?

Pike Place Market is operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA), a not-for-profit public corporation that was chartered as a result of Seattlelites' voting in 1971 to save the historic Market from urban development.

How much did the Overlook Walk cost?

Construction on the walk first began in summer 2022. The $70 million project is part of the larger $806 million Waterfront Park redevelopment project funded through a combination of public and private investments, with the city contributing $320 million.

Is the Seattle Ferris Wheel worth it?

Well worth a visit. We had a great time on the Seattle Ferris wheel, about $23 for adults and $18 for children each, it offered brilliant views. We went around 5 times and had so many photo opportunities. We'd recommend for sure.

How far is Chinatown from Pike Place Market?

Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min. How far is it from International District/Chinatown Station to Pike Place Market? The distance between International District/Chinatown Station and Pike Place Market is 1 miles.