Pacific Northwest's Best Trips

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's the Pacific Northwest's Best Trips, your passport to the most up-to-date advice on unique experiences that await you along the Americana highways. This guide features 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Take a detour off Highway 101 to eat your fill of fresh seafood, sample chardonnay at Willamette, or ditch the interstate for scenic byways; all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, cue up your driving playlist, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's the Pacific Northwest's Best Trips: *Lavish colour and gorgeous photography on every page to inspire you as you plan *Itineraries and planning advice help you pick the right routes for you and tailor your trip to your needs and interests *Get around easily with 78 easy-to-read, full-color regional and route maps and detailed directions *Insider tips about local driving rules, parking, toll roads, and more help you get around like a local to avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, and sight-seeing *Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, and Link Your Trip *Coverage of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Seattle, Portland, Willamette Valley, Ashland, Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey Island, Lummi Island, Okanagan Valley, Mercer Island, Astoria, Fairhaven, Newport, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's the Pacific Northwest 's Best Trips is perfect for those planning to explore the Pacific Northwest in the classic American way-by road trip! * Looking for more extensive coverage? Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guide, our most comprehensive guide to Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is perfect for those planning to both explore top sights and lesser-known gems. * Looking for a guide focused on Seattle? Check out Lonely Planet's Seattle guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer. There's More in Store for You: Whether you're exploring your own back yard or somewhere entirely new, Lonely Planet's USA Best Trips guides will ensure you have an amazing time exploring the varied landscapes, histories, and cultures of 'America the beautiful.' Check out Lonely Planet's California's Best Trips or New England's Best Trips for more road-tripping ideas. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Mariella Krause, Celeste Brash, Korina Miller, and Brendan Sainsbury. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)