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Start with hundreds of miles of coastline and throw in a stunning natural landscape thousands of years of geological events have dramatically shaped this region, leaving behind snowcapped mountain ranges, rocky islands, hundreds of waterfalls, natural hot springs and one particularly lovely gorge. Because almost every drive in the Pacific Northwest is a scenic one, there’s no better way to see it than by road trip.
The great stops along the way range from historical sites to natural wonders to roadside attractions. Lonely Planet is your passport to Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Cruise along the stunning Pacific Coast, explore the snowcapped Cascades, and meander along the West Coast’s back roads; all with your trusted travel companion.
Pacific Northwest's Best Trips Top 10
1. Coastal Highways
2. Cascade Mountains
3. John Day Fossil Beds
4. Back Roads & Byways
5. Willamette Wineries
6. Volcanoes & Craters
7. Columbia River Gorge
8. Olympic National Park
9. Waterfalls
10. Microbreweries
Inside Lonely Planet’s Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips Travel Guide:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, food, drink, art, landscapes, music
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 80 colour maps
Coverage includes: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and more
Writers: Becky Ohlsen, Robert Balkovich, Celeste Brash, John Lee, Craig McLachlan, MaSovaida Morgan, Brendan Sainsbury
Get to the heart of Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips and begin your journey now!