Seattle - Lonely Planet

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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

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