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Lonely Planet Seattle: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Downtown, Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill and more
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Seattle is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a flying fish at Pike Place Market, get dizzy atop the Space Needle, and indulge in Belltown's progressive dining scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seattle and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Seattle Travel Guide:
Color maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, music, cuisine, lifestyle, nightlife, and more
Free, convenient pull-out Seattle map (included in print version), plus over 30 color maps
Useful features - including Walking Tours, With Kids, Day Trips, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), and more
Coverage of downtown, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Belltown, Seattle Center, Queen Anne, Lake Union, Capitol Hill, the U District, Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard, Discovery Park, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Seattle, our most comprehensive guide to Seattle, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.
Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brendan Sainsbury, and Celeste Brash.
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 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - The New York Times
'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)
Lonely Planet Seattle is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a flying fish at Pike Place Market, get dizzy atop the Space Needle, and indulge in Belltown's progressive dining scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seattle and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Seattle Travel Guide:
Color maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, music, cuisine, lifestyle, nightlife, and more
Free, convenient pull-out Seattle map (included in print version), plus over 30 color maps
Useful features - including Walking Tours, With Kids, Day Trips, Month by Month (annual festival calendar), and more
Coverage of downtown, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Belltown, Seattle Center, Queen Anne, Lake Union, Capitol Hill, the U District, Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard, Discovery Park, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Seattle, our most comprehensive guide to Seattle, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.
Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brendan Sainsbury, and Celeste Brash.
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 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - The New York Times
'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)
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1998
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March 28, 2021
Perfectly all-encompassing including a dash of city history. Did I actually read this? Cover to cover. Bonus: I know the author of the 2020 edition!
January 15, 2020
I ended up buying it.
on-pause
April 28, 2021DPL : but we've ordered ourselves a copy from a local store for our (hopefully) trip in October.
February 21, 2015
This book was a helpful road map during our trip to Seattle. It offers helpful highlights when you are overwhelmed, and exhaustive details when you are ready for all the info. I appreciate the humor and sarcasm scattered throughout as well. We found a lot of great food places and sites through this book, but I also think we disagreed about some of the starred (the best/must try) attractions.
September 15, 2015
(Ja, jag läser reselitt som romaner, från pärm till pärm.)
Svårt att inte tänka på Frasier när man tittar på omslaget. En fantastisk guidebok som får Seattle att framstå som Schlaraffenland. :)
Svårt att inte tänka på Frasier när man tittar på omslaget. En fantastisk guidebok som får Seattle att framstå som Schlaraffenland. :)
April 4, 2018
LP has never been my favorite resource for our trips, but I usually read it in conjunction with other publications. I enjoy reading different points of views.
July 31, 2024
Just got done reading this traveling book about Seattle, WA to get ready for our family vacation in September.
We are going to Seattle, WA and then Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State!
We are going to Seattle, WA and then Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State!
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January 22, 2025Read up to page 68
June 2, 2026
An excellent overview of Seattle sights and history.
May 11, 2012
[2010.06.06] 3.5 stars.
We especially enjoyed the Fremont walk (p90-91).
The downtown architecture walk (p52-53) was "ok", the best part being the Seattle library main branch. Make sure to go when it's open.
Other Seattle highlights:
- Ballard Locks (aka Hiram M Chittenden Locks) and Fish Ladder (though we only saw a handful of fish)
- International Area (and Uwajimaya)
- Snoqualmie Falls (but the trail down to the base just closed and will be closed for the next 4 years for renovation!)
- the city view from Gas Works park
- Pike's Place Market
We especially enjoyed the Fremont walk (p90-91).
The downtown architecture walk (p52-53) was "ok", the best part being the Seattle library main branch. Make sure to go when it's open.
Other Seattle highlights:
- Ballard Locks (aka Hiram M Chittenden Locks) and Fish Ladder (though we only saw a handful of fish)
- International Area (and Uwajimaya)
- Snoqualmie Falls (but the trail down to the base just closed and will be closed for the next 4 years for renovation!)
- the city view from Gas Works park
- Pike's Place Market
April 27, 2016
Seattle is one of my very favorite cities and Lonely Planet has not done it justice. They give poor advice on where to stay- cheap dumps and noisy hostels where bedbugs WILL bite and you stay with poor weirdos and they don't even name places and give addresses, just direct you to the welcome centers. Their restaurant suggestions give no info on menus. They are delighted druggies can get marijuana. They glorify neighborhoods I wouldn't be caught dead in. Ah.If you want to read a good travel guide to Seattle, this isn't it.
January 13, 2013
My wife and I read this while living in Seattle to learn about the places of value around us. While we didn't always agree with the relative ratings in the book, most of the attractions listed were enjoyable. We recommend it for people interested in spending at least 3-4 days in Seattle.
May 27, 2013
Nice little guide to the city of Seattle. Lots of maps, but few photos.
Like the descriptions by neighborhood, such as Queen Anne and Pioneer Square.
Like the detailed descriptions of the sights at Seattle Center, but could have used some photos.
Like the descriptions by neighborhood, such as Queen Anne and Pioneer Square.
Like the detailed descriptions of the sights at Seattle Center, but could have used some photos.
March 3, 2016
A lot of content but I find some of the formatting inconsistent and confusing. I wish there were more unique photos as it seemed the same places/things were pictured multiple times. Overall though very helpful, and location ratings appear to line up with other guidebooks for the area.
May 8, 2009
I know the neighborhoods, the history and to never, ever try to park anywhere downtown thanks to one morning with this book. Thanks also to Jen who had it available as an awesome hostess.
March 21, 2015
I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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