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Trusted by locals for 25 years, Best Places Northwest is the uncontested authority on the best of the region. This 14th edition offers the most reliable, in-depth, star-rated reviews of the best of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, including restaurants, lodging, shopping, outdoor activities, local "must sees" and insider tips. Conveniently organized by highway, Best Places also includes three-day tours of cities and outdoor locations with locator maps for every destination along with entertaining essays on history and culture and information on special attractions. Easy-to-use icons point out the best romantic, value, family-friendly, and unique places that the editors think are especially noteworthy. Best Places Northwest has something for every budget -- and every place is anonymously researched and reviewed. "For travel collections covering the Northwest, the Best Places series takes precedence over all similar guides." -- Booklist "Still the region's undisputed heavyweight champ of guidebooks." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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The classic guide to the Evergreen State, Moon Handbooks: Washington leads you to the Olympic Peninsula's lush rain forests and long sandy beaches, glacier-clad Cascades summits, friendly eastern Washington towns, and the urban delights of Seattle. Author Don Pitcher helps readers hike on Mount St. Helens, whale-watch at Westport, shop at farmers markets, enjoy the best brewpubs and coffeehouses, and experience city nightlife. He also includes details on intriguing and offbeat destinations, such as the graves of Chief Seattle and Jimi Hendrix, and the Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth. "The best guidebook I've found is the well-written Moon Handbooks: Washington." -- The Washington Post

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The best way to see the Northwest's spectacular coastline is to drive with this book beside you. Driving the Pacific Coast describes thirty-five communities along route 101, from the southern coast of Oregon to the northern coast of Washington. Find out where to eat, stay, and shop as well as what to see and do in each locale. Tour the entire 700-mile route or simply visit one of these splendid destinations. You will discover a treasure of agates, jasper, and petrified wood washed up along the shore of Bullards Beach in Bandon, Oregon. Some of the best clam beds on the coast - perfect for digging an assortment of delicious bay clams - in Coos Bay, Oregon. Cape Disappointment Light, Washington's oldest and highest light, looming 220 feet above the water. Olympic National Park's 900,000 acres of mountains, meadows, forests, rivers, and rugged Pacific coastline in Port Angeles, Washington. The Victorian charm of old brick buildings, stately mansions, antiques shops, and taverns in Port Townsend, Washington. The guide contains information on top-notch accommodations, oceanside camping, to-die-for restaurants, unique shopping, museums, beaches, fishing, golf, festivals and more.

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The guidebook that Seattleites praise and travelers covet, Best Places Seattle is the smartest guide to one of the hottest cities in America. Useful icons indicate which places are family-oriented, of great value, romantic, or simply unique to Seattle. And, of course, there's the always-changing, star-rated list of the top 200 restaurants in the city. Trusted by locals for more than 20 years, Best Places Seattle offers inside information and honest advice with no advertisers, no sponsors, and no favors.

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Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guidebooks are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far. Highlighting ideal hikes throughout Washington and Oregon, this fourth edition includes new hikes, added tips on gear, safety, low-impact hiking, and climate. It also contains new keynotes describing the hikes in each region, new "Best Of" lists highlighting the top hikes in various categories, and updated maps that are more detailed and easier to navigate. "This massive tome has over 1,000 descriptions of hikes for all levels of experience...." -- Travel Books Review

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Escape from the pressures of the mainland and visit the Pacific Northwest's San Juan and Gulf Islands. This Best Places guide offers traveling tips, brief histories, and lists of festivals and events.

The section on the San Juans off the coast of Washington features five islands: San Juan, Orcas, Shaw, Lopez, and Lummi. The guide is packed with long lists of things to do, from whale watching to winetasting, and includes places to dine, picnic, and camp. On San Juan Island you can picnic on the broad lawn at English Camp and feast on the fresh oysters of Wescott Bay Sea Farm. On Lopez Island you can indulge yourself in the ice cream of Lopez Island Creamery and then travel to Shark Reef Park and see seals, seabirds, and swift whirlpools.

If you are visiting British Columbia's Gulf Islands, Best Places has many recommendations for hiking trails that will lead you to views. On Salt Spring Island the guide recommends a trail that will take you 1,000 feet above the sea to view the Strait of Georgia, Canadian and American mountains, and the rest of the Gulf Islands. Best Places has pre-explored eight of the Gulf Islands and recommends many restaurants, lodgings, and activities. With its many options and ideas the Best Places guide offers something for all who are traveling to any of these island destinations. --Jenny Burritt

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Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover the hidden places in Washington that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.

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The Unofficial Guide® to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the Northwest & Central Plains : Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia . It includes:

• Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers
• Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities
• Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities
• The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value
• Easy-to-follow directions to each campground
• Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground
• Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance

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Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries and walking and driving tours. While Seattle may be leading the growth in this red-hot region, there are still many unspoiled getaways to be found in the Pacific Northwest. This guide balances coverage of vintage favorites with new hot spots. Hidden Pacific Northwest takes you one step further by adding extensive coverage of outdoor activities, from windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge to climbing glaciers on Mount Rainier to sea kayaking the British Columbia coast. It details 333 places to hike and 726 campgrounds. Also described are distinctive lodging options -- including 93 coastal inns -- 18 covered bridges to write home about, 10 lighthouses to climb and 45 places to shop for Northwest crafts. This edition features 35 new maps.

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