Sightseeing
IconicPike Place Market
FreeThe country's oldest continuously operated public market, famous for flying fish and fresh flowers.
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Eat & DrinkIconicFoodie Favorite
Original Starbucks
Original Starbucks is a place to eat or drink in Seattle, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: free.
1912 Pike Place · Seattle, WA
Why you should go…
This small Pike Place Market shop is known as the Original Starbucks. The company opened in 1971 at 2000 Western Avenue and moved here in 1976, and the store has kept its early appearance under design guidelines tied to its historic significance. It still sells whole bean coffee, tea and spices alongside drinks. Lines are common, and the market lists an option to reserve a visit up to two weeks ahead.
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