Frommer's Seattle 2008

by Karl Samson

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Seattle 2008 is meticulously researched by a Pacific Northwest resident, who shares his favorite finds and insider tips. You’ll discover the best places to buy regional arts and crafts; the top restaurants, from fabulous seafood joints to trendy brewpubs; the hippest coffee bars; and the best hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing in the glorious landscapes nearby. All the top city sights are here, plus side trips to the lovely San Juan Islands, Mount Rainier, and Mount St. Helens. Inside you’ll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper’s guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps. 

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frommer's Seattle 2008 was our guidebook for our 10-day trip to Seattle (June 20-30), and it was a fantastic choice. What it lacks in photographs and illustrations it more than makes up in valuable information on locations around the city and the greater Seattle area (including the Olympic Peninsula), recommedations and self-guided tours. The edition we used came with a free map of Downtown Seattle that was easy to use and perfect for the traveler, made of thick, laminated paper that stood up to continual folding/unfolding without any tears. I greatly recommend this guidebook for any visitor to Seattle.

[Sigrid Ellis]

One of my co-workers brought in his Seattle guide for me to read, in preparation for this weekend's trip to Emerald City Comic-Con. What can I say, it's a travel guide? I'm trying to figure out which streets are one-way . . .

[John Orman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than Fodor's Seattle, IMHO. Many more photos, and a handy take-out detailed map of the city. After several trips to Seattle during each of the last 3 summers, I think Frommer's is the best guide to Seattle I have seen.

[Tiffany Scolnic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this to ANYONE going to Seattle for a vacation!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have travel book for the city of Seattle! I would highly recommend picking up the appropriate Frommer's handbook before setting out to explore a new city!

[Kathleen McDaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

read in 2014 but still helpful

[Howard Frisk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The is a great book for anyone travelling to Seattle that wants to know what is worth seeing and experiencing. The book is organized into chapters based on interest: The Best of Seattle, Seattle in Depth, Where to Stay, Where to Eat, etc. The information is very useful and practical. For instance, in The Best of Seattle chapter, you can find these sections: Best Things do to for Free, Best Outdoor Activities, Best Offbeat Experiences, Best Things to do on a Rainy Day (Seattle is famous for its rain), and Best Activities for Families.

There is a map attached to the inside of the back cover that you can remove and unfold.

Not to be overlooked: this edition of Frommer's Seattle includes 73 photos taken by yours truly. You can see many of the photos that I submitted to Frommer's that were not included in the book on my website: www.seattlephotographs.com