| You probably haven't, unless you've been to one | | | | about its main attraction to both locals and |
| of the coolest places in Seattle: Pike Place Market. | | | | tourists alike. This would be the Pike Place Fish |
| What is Pike Place Market, you ask? Good | | | | Market. It's here where crowds gather around and |
| question. Pike Place is an outdoor market right on | | | | watch as people buy fish. Why? Because as soon |
| the water in downtown Seattle. I guess you could | | | | as someone buys a fish, the fishmongers there |
| consider a farmer's market because there are all | | | | will take that fish and throw it around to their |
| sorts of things sold there, with the majority | | | | fellow fishmongers who then wrap it up and |
| consisting of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and | | | | deliver it to the customer. |
| some of the most gorgeous flowers you've ever | | | | It is certainly a site to behold and something that |
| seen. | | | | you will never forget. (In case you think you |
| One of the reasons I love visiting this famous | | | | might, you can always buy one of the many Fish |
| market is that it is a photographers dream. The | | | | Market souvenirs.) |
| colors of the products being sold in each of the | | | | The fishmongers are very good at playing around |
| stands is nothing short of brilliant and you'll love | | | | with the fish and making sure everyone that is |
| taking pictures of everything from the fruit to the | | | | watching gets a good show. Sometimes the |
| street performers to the flying fish. | | | | crowds get pretty big so you might have to |
| Flying fish? | | | | jostle for a spot, but it will be well worth it. |
| Yep, the famous flying fish. | | | | So as you start planning your vacation to Seattle, |
| If you don't know anything about the fame that | | | | don't forget to visit the famous Pike Place Market |
| Pike Place has received, you probably don't know | | | | and see dead fish flying overhead! |