Experience Pike Place Market Seattle

Seattle is not only home to great tourist attractions-it is also a place of great food. And the credit for producing the best meals should be given to Seattle's public market where you can buy fresh produce, fruits, vegetables and all things that you need to complete a delicious meal.

The Pike Place Market is Seattle's public market. It has a good view of the Elliot Bay making it one the more popular tourist destination in this part of Washington. Served foods in Seattle restaurants and Seattle hotels have the Pike Place Market to thank, giving them the freshest and the best ingredients in the city.

History of the Pike Place Market

The Pike Place Market is in operation for ten deceases and still counting. Aside from the good food, it has given a certain culture to traders of Seattle as well as merchants from all over the country and in different countries. Because of the many interesting stories that surrounds every person making a living in the Pike Place Market, this busy part of Seattle is also referred to as the Soul of Seattle. You can learn more about the history of the Pike Market when you head to the Heritage Center on Western Avenue and get to know the market history of Seattle.

More information on the history of Pike Place Market

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_Place_Market

Not only is the Pike Place Market a place for trading, it is also a venue for special trade events and sponsored events. It holds the Annual Sunset Supper and the Environment and Sustainability Series, among other events that the market holds.

Pike Place Market-Hours:

The first level of Pike Place Market is open from Mondays through Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. It is open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays. Its down under stores are open Mondays through Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.

Official website of Pike Place Market

http://www.pikeplacemarket.or