Pike Place Market was on my list of must-see-again places, so I was happy to have it included in our itinerary.
Now spread across nine acres, the public market began operations in 1907, as an alternative to growing food prices during the period. It's the oldest of its kind in the US
Weaving leisurely through the crowd, I was reminded of the Greenhills tiangges. The general atmosphere was similar, though it had a distinct charm and smell. I passed by rows and rows of colorful crafts, handmade souvenirs, flowers, fresh fish and fish products, fruits and specialty foods.
One of the pioneer eating hubs that opened in Pike Place Market is Lowell's Restaurant and Bar. Originally a cafeteria, it's now one of the best-kept secrets in the area. Very casual and partly self-service, the restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, hearty breakfast meals and great views of Elliot Bay and Puget Sound.
We tagged along with my niece to the University of Washington. Looking grand and gothic, it's listed as one of the top ranking universities in the world. Small wonder that Seattle itself is the most literate city in the US.
(In photo: Towering over us is the George Washington statue, within the UDub campus).
(In photo: UDub's Johnson Hall, which houses the Biology and the Earth and Space Sciences departments.)
The Space Needle is easily Seattle's most popular symbol.
Our ride to the top was less than a minute. The elevator operator blurted out some fast (yes, fast indeed) facts about the structure. I managed to catch a few: ".. built for the 1962 World's Fair.. elevator moving at 10 miles an hour.. Observation Deck is 520 feet, roughly 60 stories high.."
I recently also learned that the Needle is about 1,320 Milky Way bars tall.
I'm thinking of going back to Seattle. Maybe next time for a tour inside the Boeing factory, or a bike ride through one of their hanging bridges.
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Seattle, WA USA
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Seattle, WA USA
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