Frommer's Washington State
7th Edition
Published on 5. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-60751-0 (ISBN)
Description
* Frommer's Washington State takes you to the best of the Northwest, from hiking and trekking Olympic National Park, to wind-surfing the Hood River, kayaking and boating the San Juan Islands, and sipping your way through Eastern Washington Wine Country. Plus, you'll have everything you need for a sophisticated adventure in Seattle.
* Our expert author gives candid reviews of hotels and lodging for every price range--from sleek city minimalist hotels, to historic B&Bs, secluded resorts, rustic cabins, and the best campsites.
* Our planning tools help you organize your time to maximize your trip, whether you're traveling with kids, pressed for time, looking for daredevil thrills or cosmopolitan culture. Frommer's includes detailed color maps, dining choices for every taste and budget, suggested itineraries, and multiple self-guided driving tours.
* Our expert author gives candid reviews of hotels and lodging for every price range--from sleek city minimalist hotels, to historic B&Bs, secluded resorts, rustic cabins, and the best campsites.
* Our planning tools help you organize your time to maximize your trip, whether you're traveling with kids, pressed for time, looking for daredevil thrills or cosmopolitan culture. Frommer's includes detailed color maps, dining choices for every taste and budget, suggested itineraries, and multiple self-guided driving tours.
More details
Series
Edition
7., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
FrommerMedia
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 20.3 cm
Width: 13.2 cm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-60751-0 (9780470607510)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Karl Samson
Frommer's Washington State
Book
03/2008
6th Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€16.90
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Person
Karl Samson lives in Oregon, where he spends his time juggling his obsessions with traveling, gardening, outdoor sports, and wine. Each winter, to dry out his webbed feet, he flees the soggy Northwest to update the Frommer's Arizona guide. Karl is also the author of Frommer's Seattle and Frommer's Oregon.
Content
List of Maps.
1 THE BEST OF WASHINGTON.
The Best Natural Attractions.
The Best Outdoor Activities.
The Best Beaches.
The Best Hikes.
The Best Scenic Drives.
The Best Museums & Historic Sites.
The Best Small Towns.
The Best Family Attractions & Activities.
The Best Hotels for Families.
The Best B&Bs & Inns.
The Best Mountain Lodges & Resorts.
The Best Waterfront Resorts & Lodges.
The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants.
2 WASHINGTON IN DEPTH.
Washington Today.
Looking Back at Washington.
The Lay of the Land.
Eating & Drinking in Washington.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
When to Go.
WASHINGTON CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
Entry Requirements.
Getting There & Around.
Money & Costs.
Staying Healthy.
Crime & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Responsible Tourism.
Special Interest & Escorted Trips.
Staying Connected.
4 SUGGESTED WASHINGTON ITINERARIES.
The Regions in Brief.
Washington in 1 Week.
Washington in 2 Weeks.
Washington for Families.
A Week in the Washington Wine Country.
5 SEATTLE.
Orientation.
THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF.
Getting Around.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
What to See & Do.
GOOD TIMES IN BAD TASTE.
SPACE NEEDLE ALTERNATIVES.
FISH GOTTA SWIM.
The Cascade Loop.
Circling the Olympic Peninsula.
Organized Tours.
Outdoor Pursuits.
Spectator Sports.
Shopping.
After Dark.
Easy Excursions: Seattle's Wine Country.
FAST FACTS: SEATTLE.
6 THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS & NORTHWEST COAST.
Whidbey Island.
Anacortes.
The San Juan Islands.
ALL ABOUT ORCAS.
La Conner & the Skagit Valley.
Bellingham & Environs.
7 SOUTH PUGET SOUND & WEST SOUND.
Bainbridge Island.
Tacoma.
Poulsbo & the Kitsap Peninsula.
Olympia.
Gig Harbor.
8 THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA.
Port Townsend: A Restored Victorian Seaport.
Sequim & Dungeness Valley.
Olympic National Park North & Environs.
Olympic National Park West.
TWILIGHT TIME IN FORKS.
Olympic National Park East & Hood Canal.
9 SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
The Central Coast: Ocean Shores to Willapa Bay.
The Long Beach Peninsula.
Vancouver & Vicinity.
10 THE CASCADES.
Mt. Baker & N. Cascades Scenic Hwy.
Winthrop & the Methow Valley.
Lake Chelan.
Leavenworth & the Wenatchee Valley.
The Snoqualmie Pass Route.
Mount Rainier National Park & Environs.
Mt. St. Helens National Monument.
The Columbia Gorge & the Mount Adams Area.
11 EASTERN WASHINGTON.
Ellensburg: The Old Wild West.
Yakima & the Wine Country.
Walla Walla.
The Palouse: A Slice of Rural Washington.
Spokane.
The Grand Coulee Dam Area.
12 FAST FACTS.
Fast Facts: Washington State.
Airline Websites.
Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurants Index.
1 THE BEST OF WASHINGTON.
The Best Natural Attractions.
The Best Outdoor Activities.
The Best Beaches.
The Best Hikes.
The Best Scenic Drives.
The Best Museums & Historic Sites.
The Best Small Towns.
The Best Family Attractions & Activities.
The Best Hotels for Families.
The Best B&Bs & Inns.
The Best Mountain Lodges & Resorts.
The Best Waterfront Resorts & Lodges.
The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants.
2 WASHINGTON IN DEPTH.
Washington Today.
Looking Back at Washington.
The Lay of the Land.
Eating & Drinking in Washington.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
When to Go.
WASHINGTON CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
Entry Requirements.
Getting There & Around.
Money & Costs.
Staying Healthy.
Crime & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Responsible Tourism.
Special Interest & Escorted Trips.
Staying Connected.
4 SUGGESTED WASHINGTON ITINERARIES.
The Regions in Brief.
Washington in 1 Week.
Washington in 2 Weeks.
Washington for Families.
A Week in the Washington Wine Country.
5 SEATTLE.
Orientation.
THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF.
Getting Around.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
What to See & Do.
GOOD TIMES IN BAD TASTE.
SPACE NEEDLE ALTERNATIVES.
FISH GOTTA SWIM.
The Cascade Loop.
Circling the Olympic Peninsula.
Organized Tours.
Outdoor Pursuits.
Spectator Sports.
Shopping.
After Dark.
Easy Excursions: Seattle's Wine Country.
FAST FACTS: SEATTLE.
6 THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS & NORTHWEST COAST.
Whidbey Island.
Anacortes.
The San Juan Islands.
ALL ABOUT ORCAS.
La Conner & the Skagit Valley.
Bellingham & Environs.
7 SOUTH PUGET SOUND & WEST SOUND.
Bainbridge Island.
Tacoma.
Poulsbo & the Kitsap Peninsula.
Olympia.
Gig Harbor.
8 THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA.
Port Townsend: A Restored Victorian Seaport.
Sequim & Dungeness Valley.
Olympic National Park North & Environs.
Olympic National Park West.
TWILIGHT TIME IN FORKS.
Olympic National Park East & Hood Canal.
9 SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
The Central Coast: Ocean Shores to Willapa Bay.
The Long Beach Peninsula.
Vancouver & Vicinity.
10 THE CASCADES.
Mt. Baker & N. Cascades Scenic Hwy.
Winthrop & the Methow Valley.
Lake Chelan.
Leavenworth & the Wenatchee Valley.
The Snoqualmie Pass Route.
Mount Rainier National Park & Environs.
Mt. St. Helens National Monument.
The Columbia Gorge & the Mount Adams Area.
11 EASTERN WASHINGTON.
Ellensburg: The Old Wild West.
Yakima & the Wine Country.
Walla Walla.
The Palouse: A Slice of Rural Washington.
Spokane.
The Grand Coulee Dam Area.
12 FAST FACTS.
Fast Facts: Washington State.
Airline Websites.
Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurants Index.