Lonely Planet Experience Pacific Northwest

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from uncovering the origins of Vancouver on an Indigenous-led Talking Totems Tour, to indulging in mouthfuls of mollusks on a shellfish farm in the San Juan Islands, and getting up close with gigantic gray whales on the open ocean of Tofino. With vibrant photography, a pull-out map of Seattle, and QR codes that unlock extra digital content and travel secrets, you'll find insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalizing local food, and photo-worthy views.

Led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips, this Experience guidebook helps you plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure. Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests, while fun insights connect you with local traditions and trends—from saving the Northwest's iconic fish to examining the American story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and getting your outdoor adventure fix at the Deschutes River. Covering Seattle, the San Juan Islands, Washington and Oregon coasts, Portland, the Willamette Valley, Vancouver, Whistler, Tofino and beyond, plus practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, this guide has everything you need to create your own dream travel itinerary.