Seattle Attractions - Pike Place Market

By: James C
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:42:23
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

If you are headed to Seattle you must check out the Pike Place Market. Okay Okay yes it is a fish market but don't let that fool you it is perhaps one of the city's most popular attractions. Read on to see what the market has to offer you.

The Pike Place Market is actually not just a fish market. It is one of the oldest markets in the world with vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to crafts to well, fish. One of the most famous parts of the market and the place people most associate the market with is Pike Place Fish. This place is famous for the fish throwers. Come by and see some fish fly across the room. They put on quite a show. Next check out one of the many wine stores for a tasting or visit one of the many health food stores. When you are done you can stop for dinner or lunch at one of the many restaurants in the market . Even get a cup of Seattle's most famous products, coffee. No matter what your interests are you will find something at the market.

There is so much to do in the market and so much history that you may want to go on a guided tour. On Wednesday to Sunday you can take a guided tour of the market. The tours are offered at 11Am and 2PM but reservations are required. To make a reservation call (206) 774-5249. Whether you decide to do it yourself or take a tour, be sure to add the Pike Place market to your to do list when you are in Seattle.

Learn about Seattle Carpet Cleaning Services at the authors website with information on caring for upholstery and carpets.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Travel & Leisure category

  • Tobago Hotel Majorca Tops The List When Deciding On The Ideal Place To Stay In Palma Nova - By: Larry Austin
    Palma Nova along with its equally famous neighbour Magaluf is located on the south west of the island of Majorca, Spain' largest. It is about 15 kilometres to the left of Palma city and considered an ideal place for both families and couples seeking a fun filled holiday with plenty of sun and sea.
  • Hotel Costa Azul A Gem Of A Stay In Beautiful Palma - By: Larry Austin
    Palma is a coastal town and the capital of Majorca, the largest island belonging to Spain located in the Mediterranean. With a rich history, Palma presents visitors a heady mix of historical charm and modern day excitement through its beaches, attractions and overall atmosphere.
  • Barcelona A City Of Endless Possibilities - By: Larry Austin
    Spain's second largest city and capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona is the epitome of life, colour and experience. Set on the Mediterranean coast the city is touched by mild, humid winters and warm dry summers.
  • A veritable home away from home - By: Larry Austin
    The island of Tenerife with its many beaches is ideal for those looking to spend their holiday by the seaside.
  • Discovering Costa Del Sol Beaches From Hotel Las Piramides tr - By: Larry Austin
    Hotel Las Piramides enjoys a privileged position right by the seaside and is ideal for travellers looking for a Costa del Sol beach hotel. Situated in Fuengirola, this beachfront hotel is near a promenade and is around 500 metres from the town centre.
  • A Guide To The Oasis Hotel In Barcelona For Budget Travellers tr - By: Larry Austin
    Conveniently situated in the Barcelona city centre, the Oasis Hotel is ideal for budget travellers. Due to its central location, the hotel is within walking distance of such attractions as the Gothic Quarter and Cathedral, Port Vell and the Picasso Museum.
  • The Best Of Palma Nova Can Be Experienced From The Tobago Hotel Majorca - By: Larry Austin
    Majorca, the largest island belonging to Spain is located in the Mediterranean Sea, fanned by a climate that is cold and mildly rainy during winter and very much warm and sunny during summer and offers a scattering of world famous resort towns.
  • Discover The Magic With in The City Of Barcelona - By: Larry Austin
    Known to be the second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is a well known destination that has tourists swarming in from every corner of the globe. Home to a many hotels and restaurants, Barcelona offers much in the way of local cuisine and attractions.
  • Enjoy A Stay Like No Other In The Hotels Of Playa Levantetr - By: Larry Austin
    Touting a history and culture that is the envy of the rest of the world, the coastal town of Benidorm is home to a myriad of historical attractions that go back thousands of years. Besides offering sunny beaches and hospitable locals, Benidorm also provides a plethora of hotels that are both comfy and unique in their creation.
  • Barcelona A Destination That Will Make Memories - By: Larry Austin
    Having gained much exposure via hosting the Summer Olympics of 1992, unique Barcelona has been a famous destination before this sporting event. Being intrinsically woven into folklore and legend, Barcelona as per mythical yarn states that this was a land that was founded by Hercules 400 years before Rome was built.