What the cobblestone streets of Public Market Tours have to reveal you

1. Public Market Tours Public market tours are better known as Pike Place Market tours. This is a place in downtown Seattle for natives and foreigners to explore alike at many levels on cobblestone streets within its every nooks and crannies. This place has a history of more than 100 years and is always seen bustling with performers and craftsmen apart from farmers and the uniformed and well organized employees of Pike Place Fish Market who tenuously keep tossing around the freshly arrived fishes. This artistic tossing of fishes is a treat to watch during traditional games of fishball. This Public Market Tour happens along with profuse limelight over the Seattle’s less explained history. A portion of tickets from sale benefits the market place’s foundation (Pike Place Market Foundation) which supports low-income and the senior residents of the place. You will be amazed at your unique experience every time. Pike Place Market Foundation conducts the exploration of market coupled with the stories of history of the place in its hour-long tours on Saturday mornings of summer months. You can learn about the catch of the day from the fish-mongers. You will visit the artisans of the craft market and experience their fine craftsmanship. Inhale the bliss dissolving in the aroma of freshly baked bread. You can stop by the farm produce store to experience the crisp freshness of the farm fruits and vegetables picked just that early in the morning when it was covered with kisses of dew-drops. Give the market the time to surprise, delight and amaze you while you explore on foot. Alleys, stairways and corridors buzzing with activity are a sight to see in every ten steps. Here are a few highlights to see as you walk: 1. Public Market Clock and Sign / Rachel the Piggybank The famous Public Market Center clock has kept time at the Market since 1927. Rachel and her cousin Billie raise about $20000 every year for social work in this oldest piece of outdoor neon on the West Coast. 2. Economy Market, Corner Market, Sanitary Market The Economy Market was where day-old products were sold. The Corner Market is located at the corner of First and Pike. The Sanitary Market got its name because it was the one place livestock was not allowed. 3. Victor Steinbrueck Park Breath-taking views of Elliott Bay which also features two 50-foot cedar totem poles are attractions of this park. 4. Desimone Bridge Joe Desimone was an Italian-American farmer who owned most of the Market buildings from the 1930’s until the City took public ownership of the property and this bridge is named after him.

2. 5. Original Starbucks Initially started on Virginia Street in 1971, Starbucks which was then selling only coffee beans was moved here in 1975 when the other building was demolished. Just grab your comfy shoes that are fit for walk on cobblestone roads and stairs when you are in for a visit! For travel tips and information on Public Market Tours, Visit seattlethingstodoin.com