Pike Place, Seattle: Things to Do & Map

Pike Place Market is a historic public market that opened in 1907, serving as a hub for local farmers, craftspeople, and merchants. It runs along Pike Place from Pike Street to Virginia Street and overlooks Elliott Bay, attracting over 20 million visitors each year.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Pike Place

Seattle Aquarium
★ 4.3 · 23.9k
Zoo & Aquarium
Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.
Every day
9:30 AM – 6 PM
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DeLaurenti’s
★ 4.7 · 699
Wine Shop· $
Italian food & wine shop selling cheeses, meats & imported groceries plus a cafe for light bites.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Seleušs Chocolates
★ 4.7 · 200
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Tue
1 PM – 7 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 7 PM
Sat
12 PM – 7 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7 PM
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Simply Seattle
★ 4.4 · 335
Specialty Store
Basic gift shop carrying Seattle-themed art, clothing, food & other souvenir memorabilia.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 7 PM
Fri
9 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 8 PM
Sun
9 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Pike Place

Zig Zag Cafe
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Cocktail Bar· $30-60
Craft cocktails & gourmet snacks in a hip space tucked away by a staircase near Pike Place Market.
Every day
5 PM – 12 AM
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Showbox
★ 4.4 · 4.3k
Live Music
Concert venue featuring a roomy main hall & an intimate lounge with its own stage.
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:30 AM – 2 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
10:30 AM – 2 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Le Pichet
★ 4.4 · 1.7k
French· $30–80
Small French bistro and bar serving classic fare, including a signature slow-roasted chicken for two.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10 AM – 9 PM
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Aerlume Seattle
★ 4.6 · 880
Restaurant· $100+
Refined Pacific Northwest ingredients & local wines set against dramatic views of the Puget Sound.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
4 PM – 9 PM
Sat
4 PM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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Ludi's Restaurant
★ 4.6 · 2.5k
Breakfast· $20–30
No-nonsense diner fixing up breakfast favorites from morning to night, plus other everyday grub.
Mon–Wed
7 AM – 2:30 PM
Thu
Closed
Fri
7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
7 AM – 2:30 PM
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