Naturally, my top must-visit destination in Seattle was Pike Place Market, which has been running since 1907. It was all that I expected and more - bustling with tourists and locals- eating, laughing, staring, shopping.
We got a couple great cups of coffee down the street at Moore Coffee and a huge chocolate chip cookie at Cinnamon Works, right on Pike Place. Cinnamon Works had so many vegan options, I had to walk around a little bit deciding what to get before I made my purchase.
Some talented musicians helped set the mood at the market.
There were the famous flying fish guys, lots of fresh, bright produce, and artists selling their wares. It felt like a real community of vendors and shoppers.
This artist (below) has been at the market since 1973. We bought a sweet Pike Place Market onesie he silkscreened for our friends in Portland who are expecting a baby girl in January.
The flower bouquets were so big, beautiful, and inexpensive.
The original Starbucks is there (behind Niall in the above photo). There was a huge line of people waiting for a cup of coffee. In this photo, Niall is remembering his long years of service to this company.
As we left, I said, “If I lived here, I would come to this market all the time.”
It is a magical place!
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