Pike Place Market in Seattle: What to see and do

Lilit Marcus
By Lilit Marcus, CNN
6 minute read
Updated 9:35 AM EDT, Fri April 26, 2019
<strong>Pike Place Market:</strong> Seattle's iconic landmark isn't just a tourist attraction -- it's still a hub for locals. Click through CNN Travel's gallery for more photos of the market and other nearby points of interest:
Pike Place Market: Seattle's iconic landmark isn't just a tourist attraction -- it's still a hub for locals. Click through CNN Travel's gallery for more photos of the market and other nearby points of interest:
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<strong>Gum Wall:</strong> It may sound strange, but this wall covered in used chewing gum is surprisingly beautiful.
Gum Wall: It may sound strange, but this wall covered in used chewing gum is surprisingly beautiful.
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<strong>Starbucks:</strong> Before it was a worldwide megabrand, Starbucks was a single coffee shop by the market.
Starbucks: Before it was a worldwide megabrand, Starbucks was a single coffee shop by the market.
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<strong>Pike Place Pub:</strong> This beer bar inside the market is also home to a collection of beer-related ephemera such as vintage signs and bottle labels.
Pike Place Pub: This beer bar inside the market is also home to a collection of beer-related ephemera such as vintage signs and bottle labels.
Courtesy Pike Brewing Company
<strong>Market Magic Shop:</strong> This family-run business is one of the market's hidden gems.
Market Magic Shop: This family-run business is one of the market's hidden gems.
Gordon E. McCaw
<strong>Seattle Art Museum:</strong> A few minutes' walk from the market, SAM is home to a rich collection of modern and contemporary work.
Seattle Art Museum: A few minutes' walk from the market, SAM is home to a rich collection of modern and contemporary work.
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<strong>Palihotel Seattle: </strong>When booking in at this cool hotel, ask for a room that faces the market.
Palihotel Seattle: When booking in at this cool hotel, ask for a room that faces the market.
Courtesy Palihotel
<strong>Serious Pie:</strong> Stop in for a pizza at this restaurant by Seattle food star Tom Douglas.
Serious Pie: Stop in for a pizza at this restaurant by Seattle food star Tom Douglas.
Todd Rotkis, Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen
<strong>Seattle Public Library:</strong> Free to visit, this library was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Seattle Public Library: Free to visit, this library was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Courtesy Visit Seattle
<strong>Seattle Great Wheel:</strong> Take in the market and other downtown views from 175 feet in the air.
Seattle Great Wheel: Take in the market and other downtown views from 175 feet in the air.
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<strong>The London Plane:</strong> This restaurant slash flower shop slash home goods store is worth the walk from Pike Place.
The London Plane: This restaurant slash flower shop slash home goods store is worth the walk from Pike Place.
Kyle Johnson
See Pike Place Market and surrounding Seattle spots
Seattle, Washington CNN  — 

Pike Place Market is second only to the Space Needle as the most famous spot in Seattle.

While the gum wall and Rachel the pig are favorite photo ops for visitors to the Emerald City, the bustling market is still a major draw for residents.

Every day, thousands of Seattleites come by to pick up birthday flowers, shop for fresh produce or meet friends for a drink after work.