Pike Place Market

Around 1907, farmers and fishermen were forced to mainly sell their products through wholesale, which resulted in low profits. Later that year, the newly elected mayor opened Pike Place Market as an area dedicated solely to the farmers, fishermen, and small business owners and remains to that effect today.

The market is located on a steep hill, and is separated into levels. Each level harbors many amazing experiences from antique stores, quick bites, and restaurants, to fresh produce and fish stands on the lower levels.

Pike Place Fish Market
As one of the most notable features at Pike Place Market, the fish market attracts tourists as their employees throw 3 foot fish to each other when taking orders.

Giant Shoe Museum
The 4th level of the market contains the Giant Shoe Museum, where visitors can see displays of large shoes, including that of the World’s tallest man, Robert Waldow.

Golden Age Collectables
As the world’s oldest comic book shop, Golden Age Collectables contains the largest selection of comic books and various other timely trinkets.

Market Buskers
The market streets stay lively with live performances of musicians, magicians, and even living statues, rotating every hour so the market always stays interesting!

Pike Place market is the home of the beloved Rachel the Piggy Bank, a life-size bronze piggy bank located under the Market Foundation clock. Visitors can donate to the market with coins and take pictures with the famous statue!