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Packed with color photos, this newly updated guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of "Stumptown" in a short time—with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor information, Frommer's Portland day by day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Author Donald Olson is a long-time resident of Portland, and a widely published author, both on travel and gardening. Inside this book you'll find:Full color throughout with scores of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Portland with Kids, Rainy Day Portland, Offbeat Portland, and more A thorough discussion of side trips to the Willamette Valley (Portland wine country), the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, the Hood River, and the Oregon Coast Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions--all to clue readers in on great finds and values Exact pricing so there’s never any guessing A tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, as well as bulleted maps throughout. About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

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Everything you need for a successful Pacific Northwest vacation—in one concise and intelligent guide. Seattle is a dynamic metropolis of theaters, museums, shops and superb restaurants; Portland, the "City of Roses", is a fun-loving place of numerous beer and arts festivals, alongside theaters, cultural attractions, parks and gardens. As for the Pacific Coast Highway, it supplies a breathtaking motoring experience, all well captured in this new EasyGuide. Author Donald Olson, a longtime Portland resident, has crisscrossed the region and personally visited every place named in this book…and many he deemed not worthy to cover. This EasyGuide contains: Printed in large, easy-to-read type Packed with helpful maps, including a full-color fold-out map Precise about pricing, with exact amounts listed for every attraction, restaurant, hotel, nightspot and shop in the guide—so there aren’t any nasty surprises Filled with no-holds-barred reviews, which will introduce you to the Pacific Northwest’s most appealing lodgings, eateries, museums, historic and nature sights Savvy about saving money, with tips that work for everyone from luxury-seekers to backpackers Mindful that your vacation time is limited. So the book includes smart strategies for trips of differing lengths and for travelers with varying interests. It also has a helpful star rating system, allowing the reader to see, quickly, what’s worth her time and what can be skipped. About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

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Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of Seattle in a short time—with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of area and thematic tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Seattle Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Donald Olson is a long-time resident of the Pacific Northwest, and a noted garden expert. He is passionate about Seattle, and that passion comes through in this wittily written, enjoyable guide. Seattle day by day contains: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values Exact pricing so there’s never any guessing Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

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