The market sign
Red, with a big clock.
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Pike Place Market is a public market in Seattle, opened on 17 August 1907, and among the older continuously run farmers' markets in the United States. It overlooks Elliott Bay and is the city's most popular tourist destination, with more than 20 million visitors a year. The market sits on the edge of a steep hill, with several levels below the main one, and is home to small farmers, craftspeople and merchants. It is named after its central street, Pike Place, running from Pike Street to Virginia Street on the western edge of downtown. First you notice the red Public Market sign and its big clock, among the city's best known pictures. The upper level has fishmongers, fruit, bouquets and crafts in covered arcades, and a famous bronze pig stands by the entrance. The lower levels hold book and antique shops and small family restaurants, with windows looking over the harbour. It is 900 m in a straight line from central Seattle and 1.3 km from the Space Needle. Crowds peak around midday and at weekends, so come in the morning. Fresh fish is everywhere, and if you need halal food elsewhere, ask about ingredients. The streets are steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
Red, with a big clock.
On the upper level.
At the entrance.
Pike Place, downtown Seattle, Washington
In the morning and outside weekends.
Fresh fish is plentiful, but ask about ingredients in other restaurants.
