Pike Place Market: Lifeblood of the city
Since 1907, Seattleites have been able to drop by the venerable Pike Place Market to pick up whatever they needed for the day — a nice cut of salmon, a bouquet of flowers, a juicy pear. The tradition lives on, and the market has only grown over time. Today, you can find just the handmade necklace, pluot (that’s a plum and an apricot and, yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds), or jar of truffle salt that you’ve been looking for. There are endless nooks and crannies to explore, but here are some of our favorites:
- Golden Age Collectables, a pop culture aficionado and comic book fan’s dreamland since 1971
- Radiator Whiskey, where the food quality rivals the impressive whiskey list
- Uli’s Famous Sausage, a great place to get a plate of specialty sausages with sauerkraut and cabbage
- Old Seattle Paperworks, featuring vintage ads that are fascinating to look through