Frommer's Washington State

by Samson, Karl; Frommer, Arthur; Aukshunas, Jane

• ISBN13: 9780028632568
• ISBN10: 0028632567
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. The latest, most reliable information-all completely up-to-date! Lots of easy-to-read color maps. The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews. All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money. One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. viii
The Best of Washington	p. 1
The Best Natural Attractions	p. 4
The Best Outdoor Activities	p. 4
The Best Beaches	p. 5
The Best Hikes	p. 6
The Best Scenic Drives	p. 6
The Best Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	p. 7
The Best Mountain Lodges/Resorts/Retreats	p. 8
The Best Island and Beach Resorts and Lodges	p. 9
The Best Seattle Restaurants	p. 10
The Best Restaurants Outside Seattle	p. 10
The Best Brew Pubs	p. 11
The Best Wineries (Open to the Public)	p. 12
The Best Museums	p. 12
The Best Family Attractions	p. 13
The Best Small Towns	p. 13
Planning a Trip to Washington	p. 15
The Regions in Brief	p. 15
Visitor Information and Money	p. 17
What Things Cost in Seattle	p. 18
When to Go	p. 18
Washington Calendar of Events	p. 19
The Active Vacation Planner	p. 22
Educational and Volunteer Vacations	p. 26
Insurance	p. 27
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	p. 27
Getting There	p. 29
Flying for Less: Tips for Getting the Best Airfares	p. 30
Getting Around	p. 31
Cruises	p. 34
Fast Facts: Washington	p. 34
For Foreign Visitors	p. 36
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 36
Getting to the U.S.	p. 39
Getting Around the U.S.	p. 40
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	p. 41
Seattle	p. 46
Orientation	p. 47
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 50
Getting Around	p. 52
Fast Facts: Seattle	p. 55
Accommodations	p. 57
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 75
Dining	p. 75
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 89
Seeing the Sights	p. 92
Good Times in Bad Taste	p. 96
Organized Tours	p. 105
Outdoor Pursuits	p. 108
Spectator Sports	p. 111
Day Spas	p. 112
Shopping	p. 113
On the Trail of Dale Chihuly	p. 116
Seattle After Dark	p. 112
An Excursion North of the City: Wine and Antiques	p. 131
The San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island and the Emerald Coast	p. 133
Whidbey Island	p. 134
Anacortes	p. 142
The San Juan Islands	p. 145
Did You Know?	p. 148
The Truth about Killer Whales	p. 152
Know Before You Go	p. 167
La Conner and the Skagit Valley	p. 167
Bellingham and Environs	p. 171
South Puget Sound and West Sound	p. 178
Bainbridge Island	p. 179
The Kitsap Peninsula	p. 182
Vashon Island	p. 187
Gig Harbor	p. 190
Tacoma	p. 192
Did You Know?	p. 191
Olympia	p. 201
The Olympic Peninsula	p. 206
Port Townsend: A Restored Victorian Seaport	p. 207
Sequim and Dungeness Valley	p. 218
Olympic National Park North and the Northern Olympic Peninsula	p. 220
Return of the Whale Hunt	p. 223
Look Out: Banana Slugs Crossing	p. 229
Olympic National Park West	p. 231
Southwest Washington	p. 237
Grays Harbor and the Central Coast	p. 238
The Long Beach Peninsula	p. 245
Vancouver and Vicinity	p. 252
The Washington Cascades	p. 256
Mount Baker and the North Cascades Scenic Highway	p. 256
Natural History Seminars	p. 261
Winthrop and the Methow Valley	p. 264
Lake Chelan	p. 270
Wenatchee: Apple Capital of the World	p. 276
Leavenworth: Washington's Own Bavarian Village	p. 278
The Snoqualmie Pass Route	p. 286
Mount Rainier National Park and Environs	p. 290
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument	p. 299
Bigfoot: Lost Primate or Tabloid Hoax?	p. 302
The Columbia Gorge and the Mount Adams Area	p. 305
Eastern Washington	p. 311
Ellensburg: A Glimpse of the Wild West	p. 311
Yakima and the Wine Country	p. 315
Walla Walla	p. 325
The Palouse: A Slice of Small-Town Rural Washington	p. 330
Spokane	p. 332
The Grand Coulee Dam Area	p. 340
Washington in Depth	p. 343
The Natural Environment	p. 343
Washington Today	p. 346
Washington History 101	p. 348
Dateline	p. 348
A Washington Cornucopia	p. 354
Did You Know?	p. 356
Useful Toll-Free Numbers and Web Sites	p. 357
Index	p. 360
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