The Famous (Almost as famous as the Space Needle) Pike's Place Market

The Pike's Place Market is the place to go when you're visiting Seattle. Depending on the time of year (i think between late March and early July are the best times, but that's just me) the market has different things to look at and buy, but they always have the one thing their famous for: lots and lots of fish. Now, I'm not much of a fish fan, so I've never looked too closely at them. My favorite thing there is the flowers. From peonies to dahlias and roses, flowers are the first thing you see when you enter the market center. The market is set in what looks like a wide allwy way between and behind two buildings. You don't really see it at first because it is right on top of a huge, steep hill. (why anyone would decide to set up a market here, of all places stumps me.) when you enter, the sidewalk turns to uneven brick (annoying when you're pushing a pram/stroller) that's been there for quite a while. Off to the right is the first Starbucks where I spent a great deal of time myself. the only downer of the market is that it is SO crowded. of course, crowds do present a certain ammount of danger, but most of the people there are good natured and friendly. The venders are kind too, and it's near impossible to walk in and out of the Pike's Place Market without buying something.