Pike Place Market in Autumn

Many people only think of Pike Place Market during spring and summer but the reality is that once autumn arrives and the tourists go home, Seattleites can reclaim their historic market place and enjoy it without all the crowds.

Explore the Market

Take time to wander the nine acres that encompasses all it has to offer. The Market will amaze, delight and inspire you. Washington farmers sell local, seasonal produce and preserves at farm tables year-round. More than 200 local craftspeople display their unique handcrafted works daily in the North Arcade. Four fish markets offer an abundance of fresh seafood from Pacific Northwest and Alaskan waters. Dozens of specialty food stores provide rare ingredients and exceptional local and international products. Beneath the Main Arcade are three floors of unique shops, specializing in collectibles, comics, jewelry, books, original art, magic tricks and oddities.

Discover Local Artisans and Unique Crafts

Get started early on your holiday shopping list and find unique gifts that your friends and family won’t see online or in their local shopping mall. The craftspeople create authentic, decorative and functional ceramics, apparel, fiber art, jewelry, glass and metal sculpture, leather goods, woodcrafts, natural body products and much more.

Eat

For those who simply love to eat; enjoy a feast of bakeries, cafes, intimate bistros, casual and fine dining restaurants, and take out counters serving quick bites. Take home handmade croissants for a Sunday breakfast or have a date night at some of Seattle’s finest restaurants.

Take it all in

Flying fish, street performers, Rachel the Piggy Bank, and the colorful people who work at Pike Place Market; these are just a small part of the magic. This is the market for the people of Seattle who truly love their city.