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With the growing interest in adventure travel, national parks, hip cities, wineries, and microbreweries, the Pacific Northwest attracts a huge number of visitors every year. This dramatic region stretching from British Columbia to Oregon provides pristine wilderness areas to explore--from coastlines to mountains--as well as vibrant metropolitan scenes in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver.

Fodor’s Pacific Northwest includes:

• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews cover recently opened properties throughout the region along with special focus on Portland and the popular brewery and winery scenes.
• ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Colorful features introduce the whales of the Pacific Northwest, wine-tasting itineraries in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and Seattle's Pike Place Market.
• INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Fodor's recommends the top attractions and experiences, highlighting must-see sights from Stanley Park in Vancouver to microbreweries in Portland. Four chapters provide in-depth information on visiting stunning national parks: Crater Lake, Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier.



• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Pacific Northwest offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.
• COVERS: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Bend, Mt. St. Helens, San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainer, Victoria, and more.

• Strategic itineraries that can adapted for your timeline and budget, whether you're wine tasting for a weekend, spending a few days in Portland, or road tripping the whole state
• Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, foodies, culture and history buffs, and more
• Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Sample oysters in quaint seaside towns on a coastal road trip, or get to know Portland's renowned craft beer scene. Hike to rushing waterfalls, soak in hidden hot springs, and spot wild mustangs, gray whales, or eagles. Trek to unbeatable views of Crater Lake, the deepest lake in America, cycle the banks of the Willamette River, or ski the fresh powder on Mount Hood. Catch a performance at the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, shop for organic produce at a local farmers market, or sip your way through Oregon's best wineries
• Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and Bill McRae
• Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Focused coverage of Portland, Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, the Willamette Valley, the North, Central, and South Coasts, Ashland and Southern Oregon, Bend and Central Oregon, and Northeastern and Southeastern Oregon
• Thorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, traveling with kids, LGBTQ+ travelers, and travelers with disabilities

• Strategic, flexible itineraries that can be adapted for your budget and timeline, from a long weekend getaway to a ten-day road trip covering the entire Oregon coast, designed for campers, surfers, culture mavens, wildlife enthusiasts, romantics, and more
• Activities and ideas for every traveler, season, and budget: Hop in the car and take the Pacific Coast Highway for a stunning coastal road trip, stopping along the way to explore charming harbor towns. Spot sea lions, puffins, and marine birds, go whale-watching, or zip up a wetsuit and catch a wave. Camp among sand dunes and shipwrecks, gaze at free-swimming sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, or visit one of Lewis and Clark's expedition landmarks. Forage for your own dinner of crabs, clams, and mussels, or relax with a beer at a local fish shack. Hike through any of the 80 state parks along the coast, and discover the best photo ops for that perfect Pacific sunset
• Where to find the top outdoor adventures, whether you're looking for water sports, fishing, hiking, biking, or whale-watching
• Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and Bill McRae on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from cozy seaside inns to wilderness campsites
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Detailed coverage of the North, South, and Central coasts, including small towns, undiscovered beaches, and larger hubs like Astoria, Newport, and Lincoln City
• Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local culture

• Full-color maps and photos
• Trailhead GPS coordinates and driving directions
• Trail distance, elevation gain, difficulty rating, and best season to visit
• Type and protection status of each forest
• At-a-glance guide for easy hike selection
• Details on permits and fees

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.

• Globe Pequot Press

• Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a self-guided neighborhood walk
• See the Sights: Explore PDX landmarks like Pioneer Courthouse Square, get lost in the stacks at Powell's City of Books, find solitude in the Lan Su Chinese Garden, or wander through old-growth trees in Forest Park
• Get a Taste of the City: Visit one of Portland's trendy gastropubs, fair trade coffee shops, or innovative and delicious food trucks
• Bars and Nightlife: Sip craft cocktails in cozy bars on a rainy day, see the next big indie band at a beloved venue, down a pint at a microbrewery, or pub-crawl via a human-powered trolley
• Trusted Advice: Journalist and born-and-bred Oregonian Hollyanna McCollom shares her local know-how
  
• Strategic Itineraries: See the best of Portland with itineraries designed for families, gourmands, nature-lovers, and artists, with day trips to the Oregon coast, wine country, Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge
• Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own
• Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture