Adventures in Seattle: Pike Place Market

This legendary district in the Emerald City is essentially a giant eclectic mall and farmer’s market, weaving through hilly streets, a five-story warehouse-like maze of a building, and the waterfront. With fresh seafood and produce, a flower market, the fish throwers, a brewery, music shops, coffee shops, and hundreds of boutiques, it quite easy to spend the better part of several days here.

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Kodak MAX Versatility 400 speed film.

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The more famous entrance to Pike Place Market.

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Inside, a bustle of people among the street level markets.

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The view from the many balconies and decks is superb.

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Tea rooms like the one above, as well as the Seattle staple, the coffee shop, abound.

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Fresh fish! We catch ‘em you buy ‘em!

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A view of the pier near Ivar’s Fish Bar, which has by far the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. And a full stock of the ultra-hoppy northwestern microbrews that dominate the whole region’s beer production.