On the town side of the Market, I did not see a congregating area for taxis. However, behind the Market along the waterfront, I saw and used one of the numerous taxis waiting in front of the ferry terminal.

I stayed closer to the space needle. Homewood inn and suites. The area is safe at night but most of the shops close early.

27 minutes and 14 miles

I walked, lol!

I think it’s better during the week. I didn’t see any places only, open on weekends.

Most of the shops will be closed already due to COVID. It depends on when you go and what phase the state is in. We were there around noon and there were 3 other families. Most of the shops were open but not the market.

Pike Place Market is open! And we're excited to welcome our visitors and businesses back. Every day is different in the Market but most of the Market is active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with many of our restaurants staying open until 10 p.m. for dine-in and takeout. Learn more on our website,

Search for Pike Place Market. All hours and more info is listed on the official site. General Market Hours Breakfast: 6 a.m. Fresh Produce & Seafood: 7 a.m. Official Market Bell: 9 a.m. Crafts Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Farm Tables: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Merchant Hours: Mon-Thur 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Restaurants: 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; varies The Market is open 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

We think if you want to see the majority of it plan on 5 to 6 hours. After only a couple of hours we had just barely begun to skim the surface of what was all there. Get there early to avoid some of the crowds. Plenty of places to eat breakfast lunch or dinner.