Saturday afternoon, we took Daniel to downtown Seattle so he could experience the infamous Pike Place Market. He knew Seattle had some great sights and "musts," but didn't understand why Pike Place was so essential until he was there. As soon as we walked in and saw the fish-tossing, the gorgeous displays of flowers, the endless veggie stands, and numerous artist tables—he was hooked. We wandered up and down the rows of tables, sampling fruits, smelling flowers, and browsing through art for our home.
And you know what? Of all the places in the world—right there at Pike Place Market—I ran into someone I knew from Boise! She was in town visiting a friend, and we bumped into each other and both thought, "No way!" That brought me back to realizing what a small world it really is. I mean, thousands of people visit Pike Place every day. What are the chances?
Photos of our Pike Place Public Market Center visit are below, with details below the photos.
I was careful to photograph fish that still had their heads, as most of them didn't... so you're welcome.
One of the many amazing, and so affordable, floral bouquets. I believe this one was listed for $5.00!
I couldn't get enough of the Rainier cherries.
Alas, Marnie couldn't resist. After all that floral temptation, she whipped out a $10 and took this one home.
I have about 10 different giant sand animals at home... lizards, a snake, a frog, a mermaid... these were my favorite things to find at a festival or fair... and I always always had to beg to take one home! In fact, it was hard to resist that orange polka-dot one...
Taking a break to catch the amazing view.
The original Starbucks.
Me, Marnie & Mom.
The final verdict? Daniel loved Pike Place. Loved loved loved.
Washington Trip 2013 Posts:
Whidbey Island │ Maxwelton Beach │ The 4th │ Pike Place Market │ Seattle
50 comments:
Love these pictures! You've got a gift girl!
I love all the colors in your pics!
Going to the original Starbuck's has always appealed to me, but I didn't know it was in the middle of a market like this! Now I HAVE to go!
your pictures are GORGEOUS! Pike Place looks awesome!
Flowers from Pike Place are my favorite!!!
I have never been but it sounds great!
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Beautiful photographs! I've never been to the west coast, but seeing your pics makes me really wish I was there now! :)
Beautiful family! :) The flowers are amazing! I can't believe that they are that cheap either!!
I've lived in Washington most of my life and wouldn't have it any other way. We live up by Seattle and try out best to enjoy what we've been given up here in the Emerald City. So glad you could make it up this way and enjoy the best Seattle has to offer! Love the photos too...they turned out beautifully! <3
I love your pictures! I keep seeing pictures from this market and now I really want to go check it out! I've been to Seattle once, when I was younger, and don't remember much. I would love to be able to return!
JEALOUS. I have always wanted to go there!
Really? Do you think so? I have never taken a photography lessen. Are you sure you're not just fluffing me up? :)
Mei, thank you! That's what I noticed after I posted it, too... the COLORS!
There was a line that wrapped around the block... and they said that was a slow day! I bet their baristas get paid mega $$!
Thanks so much, Karoline! I didn't edit the colors or anything... Pike Place IS just that amazing!
I was so amazed at all the varieties. If we weren't leaving the next day, I would have gotten some!
If you're ever out there... you've just got to go see it. It's just
an experience!
Thanks so much, Becky~ I've been kind of all over the place, and the West is where I always go back to. Though I'd love to take a good trip to the South! :)
And for a dorky blog-fan girl moment - I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and was at Pike Place the same Saturday you were. We were there a bit earlier, but when I go out and about in Seattle I always keep my eyes peeled for my favorite Seattle Bloggers (like Erika, at Rouge and Whimsy). I probably would have squealed out loud if I had seen Aunie Sauce in person. Yikes. I think I'm glad we were there a bit earlier in the day to save the embarrassment of that :)
Isn't that crazy? They had giant bouquets filled with peonies, dahlias, you name it for $5! So crazy!
Looks awesome! Would love to make it out west sometime!
Thank you so much, Brenda! I always hear about how rainy it is there, too... but each time we go the sun seems to like us! I don't know if I could do that much rain, so you're a trooper. Oh, and not to mention the traffic! But hey, it's a BEAUTIFUL place. Thanks for liking the photos!
I haven't been since I was a kid, either, and I must say, it's cooler than I remember. It was a little overwhelming as a kid!
Well you must make a point and do it! It's worth it ;)
Yes, I do think so, and no, I am not just fluffing you up! Okay, maybe a tiny bit! ;)
But seriously, I've never taken a photography class either, and I seem to think I can be a "pro" at it!
Oh my goodness! I've always wanted to go to pikes place!
This looks like such a fun place! Pretty much ideal. I wish we had a market like that in Phoenix!
Tara, you are adorable. If you had been there and seen me AND squealed, I think I would have cried tears of joy. That would have made my day. There would have been no embarrassment to be had, except for me saying, "You know who I am?! You actually READ my blog?" It literally would have made my day!
I highly recommend it! My next goal is the South!
Well in that case, how about I am "dabbling" in photography. Or, "Oh, photography is my hobby..." that works, right? :)
You must! It's just as great as everyone says!
Oh I bet you have the BEST Saturday markets down there. Just a guess based on your hot hot hot weather :)
I like dabbling! Such a fun word!
this is SO sad but I don't appreciate Pike Place as I work like literally a block from it... and I pass it daily on my way into work. So it doesn't seem special anymore. I definitely should wander through it and try to appreciate it, because it is pretty fantastic. (but let's be honest, seattle is fantastic in general.) :)
That looks like such a fun outing, and those are some beautiful flowers for $10!!
I love those flowers. If I lived in Seattle, I would get fresh flowers all the time. And, I had to laugh because I have TONS of those glittery sand filled animals too! From itty bitty ones, to huge honkin things. I can see why the orange one was so hard to resist! lol
I was JUST there on Sunday afternoon! We went wedding dress shopping for my daughter and her fiance' hadn't ever been to Seattle...so we had to show him the sights, we were at the Space Needle and hopped the monorail and then walked down to Pike Street Market; stood in line for the coffee and the 1st Starbucks and strolled...I always get the flowers, I mean really? $5 $10 or $15 for a GORGEOUS bouquet?
I can understand that! It's the same for me with the Boise River... people come to town and love it, and for me, it's just not a big deal. Thanks for reminding me to appreciate the little things!
Thanks Rachel! Can you believe it? What a steal!
OK, good thing I'm not the only one! I had a couple small ones, but my collection is mostly filled with, like you said, the big BIG honkin' ones. I have the most giant lizard!
You're braver than I was... I didn't even attempt to stand in line at the SBX! I grabbed a coffee a couple doors down :) Next time we MUST do the Space Needle! I can't believe we didn't fit it in!
LOVE the pics you got of downtown Seattle! pike's market is so cute and you got some great shots! I couldn't get any ones indoors when we went there so i'm esp impressed.
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Oh thanks! It's such a fun place to visit. Was it too crowded when you were there?
Those flower bouquets are stunning! I really want to go to Seattle
Katie, they were incredible. I wanted to photograph each and every one! There were probably 10-12 more photos of flowers that I didn't even post :) You should definitely go sometime. At least once!
I have a photo VERY much like that second one of the sign. So great that you went! Did you go into the flagship Starbucks store?? :)
We saw it, but didn't go :) The line was wrapping around the street corner, and there was a place next door with no line, so I opted out. I know... lame, huh?
Haha, I didn't go in either, for the same reason! I don't think you're lame, I think you're logical! :)
Your pictures are stunning, especially those with flowers. I have never been to Seattle but from your pics, I'm definitely adding it to my list.
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Thanks Robin!! It was such a bustling place. There's so much to do there! :) I'd highly recommend it. Just to check it off your bucket list :)
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