When I think of "Seattle," I think of rain, movies (like "Sleepless Nights in Seattle"), and the Boeing Museum. This was my first time visiting Pike Place Market, and I'd never heard of it before. I was surprised on my first visit. Review of Pike Place MarketI'll try.
3 Reasons to Visit Pike Place Market
While traveling in Seattle, I visited all the must-see tourist attractions. However, among them, If I had to pick the most memorable place, it would definitely be Pike Place Market.am.
This place is 🔎It's huge, like the [Airplane Museum]It doesn't offer the same stunning night views as Kerry Park, but there's a reason I still remember Pike Place Market as a Seattle icon.
I started off with a grandiose story, but in the end Today's visit review of Pike Place MarketI'm trying to leave a comment on Klook. There is a walking tour that includes Pike Place, so be sure to check it out.I hope you try it.
Before reading this article, check out this video to better understand Seattle's must-see attractions!
1. Clam Chowder
There is one food you must try at Pike Place Market and that is Clam chowderThis dish is an American dish made with clams and various seafood, and it has a taste that is quite familiar and friendly to us.
Even though it was my first time trying it, my family and I were very familiar with the taste, so I expect it will suit the Korean palate quite well. Just as clams go well with kalguksu (noodles), the smooth soup and the clams' texture go quite well together.
Pike Place Market, located on the waterfront, boasts an abundance of seafood, which perhaps explains why it tasted even fresher and more delicious. If you're visiting Seattle, I highly recommend trying the clam chowder.
So where can you get some? Many restaurants around the market sell clam chowder, but I recommend 📍Pike Place Chowder (Google Maps) I recommend a restaurant called .
- Address: 600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- Business hours: Opens at 11am, closes daily
This place is It is clearly a popular place for many locals and tourists.do.
Menu descriptions are available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean via QR code, and I saw quite a few groups of Korean customers while I was dining there.
The absence of tipping is a distinguishing feature, and the chowder is reasonably priced. With regular hamburgers and street food burgers costing upwards of $10, a bowl of piping hot chowder is easily available for around $10.
However, we recommend avoiding lunchtime and weekends as you may have to wait in long lines.
📌 Pike Place Bar & Grill
The restaurant I'd like to introduce this time is not only a place that serves clam chowder, but also a place that has a strong local feel.
It wasn't well known to travelers and it wasn't a place my family had ever wanted to visit. I'm introducing this store because I happened to come across it and the satisfaction level was very high.I want to do it.
Judging by the interior and atmosphere, it's clear that the place has been around for quite some time, much like the market's history. The staff were very friendly, and the food was quite delicious, so I absolutely had to leave a review.
We ordered cream pasta, steak, and salad instead of clam chowder. Even for families with relatively picky palates, both taste and price are acceptable.(The clam chowder here also gets pretty high marks.)
- Restaurant name : Pike Place Bar & Grill
- address : 📍90 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA (Check Google Maps)
- Business hours : Weekdays 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
2. Throwing fish
Even if you're not familiar with Pike Place Market, you've probably seen footage of fishmongers shouting and throwing fish at the fishmongers. I've been there too.
I was deeply moved to see with my own eyes a sight I had only seen on TV.All I could do was do it. Fish ThrowingThis was the work done by fishmongers to move fish quickly and efficiently.
However, as it has been introduced and received attention from many people, it has become a tradition of this market and tourists come to the market just to see this performance.
I was also lucky enough to witness the fish-throwing performance, which has become a Pike Place Market tradition. While it's not actually held at a set time, it seems like they do it whenever there's a large crowd.
Many locals and tourists cheered and enjoyed the sight.
In fact, there are many reasons to visit Pike Place Market other than the fish-throwing performance.
The scenery here is very exotic. It's hard to call it just a market. A diverse atmosphere, products, and the oldest market in the United States. It was enough to have the title of one of them.
Also, I can't quite put it into words, but I felt that complex emotion that traditional markets possess: the liveliness, the smiles of sellers and buyers, and the lives of Seattle residents.
3. Starbucks 1st store
This is the first Starbucks store in the US, which I frequent often…
This place is definitely worth a visit for its significance alone. It was unexpected, but it was located right across the street from Pike Place Market. 🔎Starbucks 1st Store (Check out the atmosphere in a 30-second video).
Whenever a special Starbucks opened in Korea, I always went there. I love to see where Starbucks stores are located, how they're decorated, and what menu items they offer. So, I observed the first store with a curious eye.
As a historic site, it's no wonder many travelers have been drawn to its coffee scene. Perhaps that's why so many people are lining up in such a seemingly unremarkable place.
I found out It opens at 6 a.m., so if you get there by 9 a.m., you can get coffee without having to wait in line like that.He said.
Leaving behind our regrets, our family left Starbucks after taking only a few photos. Our schedule prevented us from doing so, but we were determined to try the coffee next time we visited, even if it meant forcing ourselves to do so.
In closing
My trip to Seattle made me think about a lot of things. It doesn't matter if the city has a lot to offer or if it doesn't have a lot of flashy signs or attractions. Seattle is a place that calms the mind just by thinking about it.Could this be it?
Even though it was only a short two-night, three-day stay, I think I can understand why so many people love this rainy city. Perhaps that's why I still talk about Seattle so often, even though it's been quite some time since I left.
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