Timeline
09:45
Grab a warm crumpet with sweet or savory toppings. The Crumpet Shop opens early, making it the perfect way to start before the market gets busy.
10:45
Wander through Pike Place Market. Arriving right after opening gives you the best chance to see the produce stands and fish market in full swing without the midday crush.
14:45
Step into the alleyway to see the Gum Wall. It is a quirky, sticky tourist attraction that is open all day and takes only a moment to view.
15:45
Walk southeast to Miner's Landing at Pier 57. This spot hosts a food court and gourmet restaurants, giving you options for a late lunch or an early dinner as the light begins to fade.
16:45
Watch the sunset from the Seattle Great Wheel or the pier below. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light over the Puget Sound and the snow-capped Olympics in the distance.
Local tip
The Great Wheel closes at 10 PM in January, so plan to finish your ride well before then. Pike Place Market’s produce stands close at 4 PM, so if you want to buy fresh goods, go early.
Check before you go
- The Crumpet Shop is closed on Mondays.
- Pike Place Market building hours are 9 AM to 7 PM daily.
- Seattle Great Wheel closes at 10 PM on weekdays in January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Seattle (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).