Walking Seattle: What Pike Place Market Looks Like Today | Virtual Walking Tour January 17, 2022
My first walking tour of Pike Pike Place Market for 2022 for my monthly market walking tour series! This is one covers a lot and is quite comprehensive, making it my longest video I've ever uploaded to KZread! Something new... yay! I know some people like longer walking tour videos, so hopefully is this good news.
This tour of Seattle's iconic market, one of the oldest in the country, covers all areas of the market (which spans 9 acres) including the Gum Wall to the very first Starbucks (which really isn't the first Starbucks), I tried my best to cover a lot of ground.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this virtual walking tour. Let me know what you'd like included in future tours!
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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…
My name is Dennis aka Lao Ocean (also aka Dr. Wtpho, but more about that later) and I'm a Lao American KZreadr based in Seattle, WA (since 1980). My videos and vlogs consist of Seattle and Pacific Northwest content, food and product reviews, and travel. I drink way too much coffee and eat pho 20PHO7!
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First virtual walking tour of the new year and I decided to make it my longest video I've ever made! Hope you enjoy! ✌️
@candismith4080
2 жыл бұрын
I stayed with you the whole video, the video was entertaining and your voice comes through loud and clear, did not sound muffled to me at all. Loved the spontaneous interview in the Pastel store.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
@@candismith4080 Thank you for your continued support and watching tri the end!! 🙌🏼
@daisyrosario3438
2 жыл бұрын
I actually saw the entire video!😄
I'm 67 been going to pike place market all my life. Ever changing but the same. It is magical.
I was in Seattle two weeks ago and I made it my business to try coffee from somewhere you had suggested. Keep walking my brotha and we will keep watching..
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my videos sistuh!
@Traumatix685
2 жыл бұрын
Victrola is an amazing place to try coffee and a local favorite
@PsychologicalUplifting
2 жыл бұрын
@@Traumatix685 thank you so so much for the recommendation. I will surely make it my business to try it out.
This is the first comment, and I haven't watched the video yet. I will like the video now. I'll watch the video later and will thank Mr. Ocean for the wonderful content. That is what you can do on this channel, cuz, it's the absolute best channel on the KZread's. I'll be back Mr. Ocean...
Sabaidee brother !!! Luv these kinds of videos .. I would luv to walk around there & so clean !! Well I know where to go when I do visit !!! Ty for sharing & be & stay safe !!! Blessings from NJ .. 🙏🏽🥰
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my Jersey fam!
I watched the whole video it was nice! Pike place is huge. My wife and I are going to take a tour of the market after watching your video and we've been here in Seattle sense the mid 90's
Dude! This is great! I haven't been to the PPMarket in... well, 40 yr.s or so. So much new stuff! Very cool.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great one! Love the walking tour 👍👍 ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
You’ve showed me places I have never seen at the market! Thank you! My sister and I took a haunted tour of the market after dark, it was neat. ( been a few years!) love the longer walking/talking/tours! ❤️ my step count is 11,320 at 5:15pm
Loving my monthly “fix” of walking Pike Place Market. I have visited Seattle four times since my daughter moved there in 2017. Have hopes to move there myself someday. I enjoy all of your videos, they provide a nice overview of the city as well as the surrounding area. Have you thought about branching out further, taking the ferry to Bainbridge or even a few days out to the Olympic Peninsula? I hope to run into you sometime when I am out there. Take care.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Those parts are on my list!
@dodgecityvanlife
Жыл бұрын
You should come here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZaFzrKrib2clrQ.html
Thank you for taking us on your walk today! I loved it and watched it all!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! 😊
Watched the whole video from start til end Mr Dennis, plus two cups of coffee. Enjoy the extended time vids so much. Sorry I was a day late watching. New ideas for the new year, hmmm, maybe a good cup of coffee and a ferry ride possibly? If they even allow you to video on the ferry. I haven't been on one in like three years,alot of change in three years because of the.. well you know. Lowell's has a great breakfast, always pronounced it in just one syllable. In closing, the unedited versions are the best, reality is reality. Take care Mr Dennis,many blessings to you sir.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and more longer videos are coming lol.
What a good guide you are! All of these familiar scenes, a different part of my life, and I was a different person then... it's nice to have a reminder that we change and grow.
always love your commentary
I remember the market back in 70 and 71 I used to go to the lower levels🎉
Dennis I am one of your "regulars" lol, have been watching for the past year or so. I am hoping in the future you will have some weekend time to maybe visit some of the Islands, Vashon, Whidbey, San Juan, Orcas or Lopez. Any of them would be great to see. Thanks for your great videos, always so perfectly shot and your voice is calming to my ears.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Yes many of those areas are in my itinerary for 2022. I hope to cover more of the Pacific Northwest and not just Seattle!
I knew exactly where your thumbnail photo was taken 🥰
What a wonderful shop you stopped in! My granddaughters would love those! ❤️💕photos welcome! That’s wonderful!
Great video. I do like it when you can enter some of the shops or talk with a vendor or two.
Great video! I watched the whole time.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
I’m going to enjoy your monthly tour.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Super!
Thank u so much. I sure do miss Seattle thank u. One day I'll be back. I appreciate this alot.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Loved this vlog! Totally here for the long walking ones without any cuts! I've been meaning to get down to Pikes Place so this really gives me a good idea how it's looking these days!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Reality vs relaxation, Long time viewer decided I better subscribe since I watch all your video's in entirety. Awesome in all you do, continued success my new friend
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the sub! 🙌🏼
💯% great!
Your voice is very clear…Vacationed in Seattle and surrounding areas 25 years ago…. Lots of changes…. No cell phones, no Google maps!
It's so nice to hear the music and the city sounds of seattle! 💕
Excellent production Mr. Ocean. Indeed I watched the entire video; thanks for the cigar tease... I, really, enjoy the long videos, but I enjoy all the videos... I'm still waiting for the cigar video cuz I'm a cigar guy... Thank you sir, this long video was amazing. I have no suggestions for making the Lao Ocean show any more amazing than it is, but I'll keep watching because you're doing a wonderful job... Oh, the interactions were really fun as well; nice shop visit too... Again, thank you sir. You are awesome.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always!!
i watched the whole thing and I'm super excited to visit in August 2 days before the cruise. Definitely going to devote at least half the day to Pike Place Market. You are doing such an awesome job!!! Keep it up!!!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thanks for watching!
I watched the entire video and loved it! Thanks for doing this, always enjoy the longer vids and seeing what's up in my old hometown.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Nice walkabout!!
Good video just watched the whole video. Stay safe and stay awesome!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching to the end! 🙌🏼
Love so much when you meet subscribers! I can't travel much because of pets but that would be awesome lol. I have an Instagram but never add to it, but I will follow you on it. That sounds fun.
Appreciate the lengthier videos lao ocean. (Dennis) ThankYou from Sandy Point-Fetndale,Wa. David - bye
I watched entire video. Its always nice to have on while I am at my desk at work. I am originally from Seattle so it is nice to see how it looks today. Thank you for the walking video.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I love your vids! We are moving next week to Seattle and I’ve been going through these all month to pump me up! Thank you for posting!
Thank you for all your videos! I'll be visiting Seattle for the first time this summer and have learned a lot from you. Love hearing the perspective of a local
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Love this. Saw a place that had some cool items. Already looking them up. Thank for this great video. Absolutely awesome.
[In my best "Elf" voice] Congratulations! You did it! Your longest video ever! I've never actually made that left turn at 15:00 and now I have to add it to my list for the next time I'm in Seattle. I was there over the weekend (think I was at the market maybe 20 after you!) but was so busy looking at apartments I didn't get to wander very much. Luckily there will be plenty of next times :) Loved the video, as always, Dennis!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Lived the extended video. Yes i was one of those that sleeps in on a holiday. and the Cupcake Royale is cool. At 1:03:00 did you get a load of the Robo guy preparing for his Quantum leap?? 😂. OMG. and his follow me luggage. What a space suit. 👨🚀
Feels like I'm getting a cardio workout just watching this :)
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Watch it again to burn twice the calories. 😉
Thanks Lao 🥰 because of u i found the Pastry pets 🍩 they r so cool!!! By the way, i like long vid... only vid 😹
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
There are plenty of stalls for rent now which never used to be the case. Traffic is way way down.
Thank you for the great video through my hometown appreciate the cool Commentary good reality very relaxing watch the whole video all the way through about to watch it again
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Oh how I miss Seattle. I wish i could turn back time. Things are different now.
Thank you for the long walk, Dennis! Great stories along the virtual walk 👍
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@hommefield9612
2 жыл бұрын
@@LaoOcean Hey Dennis, rewatching your video again. What was the name of the vendor you visited with all the cute stuff? Kinda wanted to check out their socials! 😁👍
Love these monthly tours, hi from New Zealand
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
👋
I did watch the entire video, nearly 2 months late lol!
Dennis your to the Best Seattle tour guide. I love Seattle and now planning on making a final move. Reminds me of all the old school SF area neighborhood. Can you add a video on some of the zaniest and best thrift stores. Also a Seattle spot called Archie McFee. Thanks 👍 your the best
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Archie McFee is fun lol. Will see what I can do!
I chose to save Pike Market on my last day of vacation. It rained so hard! something about a bomb cyclone in the pacific. Wish the weather would have been like this!
I love your walks. I miss that market so much I do have a question though. Is there still a tea house attached to Pikes Market?? I remember sitting down and having a wonderful tea ceremony where they rinse the tea and all the teas are in large jars on the walls. It has been a good 4 years I believe since I went there and forgot what it is called so I thought I would ask the pro!!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I forget the name of the tea shop but will keep an eye out.
I watched the whole thing! My sissies and I went here on my birthday (December 22nd) and we didn’t even scratch the surface!!! We gotta go back and actually spend a whole day there. This is to Seattle what Times Square is to Manhattan or the French quarter to New Orleans!!! I’d love to see you do an in depth video of the waterfront, BUT!!! (Haha I said butt…) I would want to see it after the proposed builds are done! They’re supposed to get an area with some slides near the market on the walk down, but they’re also supposed to have an entire playground next to the wheel! Cannot waaaaaaaait to see that! You’re right tho man there should be a lot of fun in life!!!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yeah the marker is huge and you need a lot of time to spend there!
If you haven’t done it already you should do a walking video through the Ballard locks, on a sunny 🌞 day
Wow, I am amazed how crowded this city is!!!
@athanksgivingbaby570
2 жыл бұрын
As a local, this is a slow day/time at The Market ! On a sunny summer weekend, the street is so full of people cars can't get down it. Great for people watchers !
Tip for wearing a mask with glasses: Set your glasses over the top of the mask. This will hold it flat over the bridge of the nose so your glasses don't fog up.
LOVE watching your videos of my Hometown! I seem to still be able to do so without getting too Homesick as I now reside in Central California now due to job reasons! At the location of that Target near the Market, I still remember going to the Kress Dime Store with my Mom when I was a kid and just East of that was the old Woolworth Store! Does that date me? I lived in Seattle from 1956 -1978!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I remember Woolworth in the 80’s as a kid!
Love watching your videos. Someday I'll visit Seattle and I'll know what I'm looking for when I'm there. Wonder what real estate would cost in Ballard
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Real estate can be spendy in Ballard, as with most anywhere in Seattle. Feel free to contact me in IG @lao.ocean about this or other questions you may have.
@athanksgivingbaby570
2 жыл бұрын
Ballard is one of the more expensive neighborhoods, along with Fremont, Magnolia, Madison Valley and Capital Hill. If you're looking for a more affordable neighborhood, look in South Seattle. It's much more affordable and you can step on the Light Rail and be in downtown or Capital Hill in less than 20 minutes.
I’ll have to go Seattle and walk around someday but not if mask wearing is a requirement. Seattle has enough clean air not to have to do that, I’ll go and drive around first and check it out, perhaps some time this week. I like your video’s though, they bring back lots of memories from the good old days, thanks.
@cheezheadz3928
2 жыл бұрын
You are not required to wear them outside unless it's a large (500+) event.
@bobmiller6974
2 жыл бұрын
Ok then
@athanksgivingbaby570
2 жыл бұрын
Vaccine and mask mandates are ending in March. You get the best views in the Spring/Summer anyway 🙂
Thank you for the video. I prefer a narrated video tour. I’d like to know what I’m looking at.
I watched the whole video while doing cleaning and chores :P
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks awesome!
The lid might have needed to go in the trash, but the rest where you put it. Just my thoughts.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
I think you’re right lol
in the future would like to seedevelopement of the overlook walk
Crazy!!! One has to wear a mask still? We are going in June.. is it still required? Ugh.. hate that face diaper. Might have to change our plans. One thing I would have liked to have seen, is the stores you are passing. I am an avid window shopper and love to see what stores are and what's in them. I kept trying to look but you walked by them so fast.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Mask mandate is over this was last year.
This was RIGHT before I moved to Seattle
When did Seattle coffee works move to that location. I’ve stayed at the Pali hotel (opposite) and it’s nice there.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure, I was surprised to find it there myself.
Yea…trip and fall😺😺
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
😂
Sculpture park?
9 acres! Do you know if that's spread out or all of the floor space of the levels?
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure, but 9 acres is a lot and it doesn’t look like it’s 9 acres. It’s what their website states, however.
I was at Discovery park today
Did you ever try Pasta Casalinga? I hear that rivaled the Pin door and that other lunch onlyt pasta place in the market area.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
I have not and may have to pay a visit soon.
@Traumatix685
2 жыл бұрын
@@LaoOcean The Italian lady (and, of course, I don't need to remind a man like you about authenticity) who runs the place seems really nice and friendly that she would be great to interview for your videos :)
Check your analytics it should inform how much of your audience watches the whole video, or click away etc. and that feedback loop will help tune your videos to the best durations / attention spans etc.
i was about to flight to Seattle tonight but my friend has covid 19 so I canceled the flight
I moved here 30 years ago and everyone thought it was a terrible idea. Seattle was so cool back then. Now it sucks ass, can't wait to get out of this over crowded OVER PRICED dump
What does western ave at bottom of market look like? Did they tear that area up?
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
They tore it up. Will venture to those parts at some point.
I ❤️ Seattle
I wonder who owns the Gum Wall?
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Are you the owner? 😉
"Gum Wall" is a touristic "HIGHLIGHT" to the rest of the world!!!
Noooo! DO NOT WANT TO SEE YOU TRIP AND FALL!!!
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
😂
Walk slower ... showcase the different shops and variety of products. Don't know if you saw the pictures just north of the front entrance, outside wall ... the internment of the Seattle Japanese Americans in 1942. Closed down Pike's Market since many vendors was taken ... story of the return of the market is an interesting one.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you want a 2 hour video? 🤣 I’ll walk slower next time.
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How bout Instead of doing Pike Place Market videos monthly, how bout doing them Seasonally.
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea!!!
Hi I am enjoying your videos as I just came back from seattle. BTW I send you an e-mail regarding an experience I had
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
I just responded.
Film too short, not much to see
hi
@craiglawin193
2 жыл бұрын
I watched the video and enjoyed it.
@elsabuck2670
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching the whole video! We will be there in March can't wait to walk around Pike market like you did. Thank you and keep walking!😍
I was on December and I didn't like Seattle at all, it looks like a ghost and creepy city.
My favorite drug dealers hang out at the end there
@LaoOcean
2 жыл бұрын
Something for everyone