Pacific Northwest: The Complete Guide to Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Southeast Alaska (Gold Guides) [Paperback]

Fodor's (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 24, 1998 | Series: Gold Guides

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

The best guide to the area, packed with essentials
The coast, the mountains, the sea, and the cities
Ashland, Crater Lake, Portland, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the San Juan Islands, Vancouver, and the Inside Passage
Hikes, golf, skiing, and where to whale-watch

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Big-city hotels, cozy B&Bs, fishing lodges, and beachside cottages
Microbreweries, oyster bars, coffeehouses, juice joints, and the best bets for Northwest and Pacific Rim cuisine

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

62 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features
What's Where
Smart travel tips
Pleasures & Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading, and videos to watch
Complete index
                
Portions of this book appear in Fodor's Seattle & Vancouver

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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From the Inside Flap

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over.  Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free.  If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.

The best guide to the area, packed with essentials
The coast, the mountains, the sea, and the cities
Ashland, Crater Lake, Portland, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the San Juan Islands, Vancouver, and the Inside Passage
Hikes, golf, skiing, and where to whale-watch

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Big-city hotels, cozy B&Bs, fishing lodges, and beachside cottages
Microbreweries, oyster bars, coffeehouses, juice joints, and the best bets for Northwest and Pacific Rim cuisine

Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

62 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features
What's Where
Smart travel tips
Pleasures & Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading, and videos to watch
Complete index
                
Portions of this book appear in Fodor's Seattle & Vancouver

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 12th edition (February 24, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679035168
• ISBN-13: 978-0679035169
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,817,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)