4 Hours in Seattle

Long layovers at airports?

Time for a little adventure!

I had flown in from Chicago O'Hare to Sea-Tac a few days ago arriving in the morning and my flight back to Honolulu from there wasn't scheduled until 6:00 p.m. The thought of taying at the crowded and noisy airport all day certainly wasn't appealing.

Downtown Seattle is easily accessed by link light rail and car. I took a cab and the fare was about $40 dollars one way. It took 35 minutes to reach downtown. Trains takes a little longer and they depart every 7-15 minutes. I've always been drawn to places with good food so decided to spend my day at Pike Place Market.

Aside from being touristy, it was intriguing being there. Established in 1907, the farmers market boasts fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, speciality foods, arts and crafts 363 days a year.

What to Eat

There are lots of seafood restaurants as well as casual and international dining. Bakeries and cafes are good options for light and quick bites. Be prepared and willing to stand in line if you want a bowl of clam chowder from Pike Place Chowder

Le Panier

is a French bakery offers delicious selection of breads and pastries using a lot of seasonal ingredients. Organically grown produce is encouraged here and I enjoyed a cup of warm apple cider made from organic apples.