Seattle (City Guide) (Paperback)

by Becky Ohlsen (Author)
Key Phrases: north arcade, loop trail, Pioneer Square, Seattle Center, Capitol Hill (more...)

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"...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native."
-- Real Simple Magazine, June 2005

Product Description
Discover Seattle

Get the view of your dreams from the charmingly retro Space Needle

Search for the troll in Fremont and find more oddities than you bargained for

Dig out your leathers and be one of the cool kids in Georgetown

Try a slice of cherry pie and discover the Salish Lodge's cult-TV connection

In This Guide:

More than 1000 hours of research by our Seattle-loving author, from beer-tasting to bed-testing

Where to eat, drink, shop and stay, or play pinball

Only guidebook to include a dedicated Moving to Seattle chapter - with tips from residents

Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions


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Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 4 Pap/Map edition (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740598342
• ISBN-13: 978-1740598347
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,119 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the weight, March 22, 2009

By	Arleen (Fayetteville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

I purchased this guide instead of the Rough Guide (which I usually prefer) because the publication date was much more recent. Even so, I saved myself much time and disappointment by ALWAYS calling ahead to make sure that establishments were still in business and that their hours hadn't changed. In order to keep the book (which has a sewn binding and is very sturdy) a handy size and still provide plenty of information, the print is small on both the text and the maps. The pull-out map is a little more legible, but it generally only covers central Seattle (the touristy parts).

Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, so it's pretty inconvenient that the guide covers neighborhoods, then eating, sleeping, shopping, and drinking. The last four things are noted on the maps for each neighborhood so it would have made sense for them to be all together. They're not, though, so expect lots of cross-referencing and sticking your finger in one spot while flipping to another.

Only the small print kept me from giving this guide five stars. The listings in the book led me to lots of places off the beaten path that I would not have found on my own, and I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More helpful than many others..., July 6, 2004

By	Meghan D. O'connor "~There's no such thing as... (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lonely Planet Seattle (Paperback)

I checked this out of the library, then had to buy my own copy to take with me. Not only is the history interesting, but it's honest about the prices and quality of food, lodging, and places to see. It makes planning an itinerary very easy. And the pictures are simply stunning!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun!, November 5, 2002

By	dianalm (san diego, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Seattle (Paperback)

Just reading the history about Seattle is enjoyable before you arrive. I thought the suggestions on what to do and how to save were great. With little time to spare we had loads of fun using the book as our guide. Enjoy!