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*Frommer's Washington State takes you to the best of the Northwest, from hiking and trekking Olympic National Park, to wind-surfing the Hood River, kayaking and boating the San Juan Islands, and sipping your way through Eastern Washington Wine Country. Plus, you'll have everything you need for a sophisticated adventure in Seattle.
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1 THE BEST OF WASHINGTON.
The Best Natural Attractions.
The Best Outdoor Activities.
The Best Beaches.
The Best Hikes.
The Best Scenic Drives.
The Best Museums & Historic Sites.
The Best Small Towns.
The Best Family Attractions & Activities.
The Best Hotels for Families.
The Best B&Bs & Inns.
The Best Mountain Lodges & Resorts.
The Best Waterfront Resorts & Lodges.
The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurants.
2 WASHINGTON IN DEPTH.
Washington Today.
Looking Back at Washington.
The Lay of the Land.
Eating & Drinking in Washington.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
When to Go.
WASHINGTON CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
Entry Requirements.
Getting There & Around.
Money & Costs.
Staying Healthy.
Crime & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Responsible Tourism.
Special Interest & Escorted Trips.
Staying Connected.
4 SUGGESTED WASHINGTON ITINERARIES.
The Regions in Brief.
Washington in 1 Week.
Washington in 2 Weeks.
Washington for Families.
A Week in the Washington Wine Country.
5 SEATTLE.
Orientation.
THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF.
Getting Around.
Where to Stay.
Where to Dine.
What to See & Do.
GOOD TIMES IN BAD TASTE.
SPACE NEEDLE ALTERNATIVES.
FISH GOTTA SWIM.
The Cascade Loop.
Circling the Olympic Peninsula.
Organized Tours.
Outdoor Pursuits.
Spectator Sports.
Shopping.
After Dark.
Easy Excursions: Seattle's Wine Country.
FAST FACTS: SEATTLE.
6 THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS & NORTHWEST COAST.
Whidbey Island.
Anacortes.
The San Juan Islands.
ALL ABOUT ORCAS.
La Conner & the Skagit Valley.
Bellingham & Environs.
7 SOUTH PUGET SOUND & WEST SOUND.
Bainbridge Island.
Tacoma.
Poulsbo & the Kitsap Peninsula.
Olympia.
Gig Harbor.
8 THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA.
Port Townsend: A Restored Victorian Seaport.
Sequim & Dungeness Valley.
Olympic National Park North & Environs.
Olympic National Park West.
TWILIGHT TIME IN FORKS.
Olympic National Park East & Hood Canal.
9 SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
The Central Coast: Ocean Shores to Willapa Bay.
The Long Beach Peninsula.
Vancouver & Vicinity.
10 THE CASCADES.
Mt. Baker & N. Cascades Scenic Hwy.
Winthrop & the Methow Valley.
Lake Chelan.
Leavenworth & the Wenatchee Valley.
The Snoqualmie Pass Route.
Mount Rainier National Park & Environs.
Mt. St. Helens National Monument.
The Columbia Gorge & the Mount Adams Area.
11 EASTERN WASHINGTON.
Ellensburg: The Old Wild West.
Yakima & the Wine Country.
Walla Walla.
The Palouse: A Slice of Rural Washington.
Spokane.
The Grand Coulee Dam Area.
12 FAST FACTS.
Fast Facts: Washington State.
Airline Websites.
Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurants Index.
