Washington State ~ Cities

Harper Collins Publishers. 272 pages. Size 5?"x9?". Organized by neighborhood, the way people really explore, this guide features: detailed color maps and illustrations keyed to the entries; color-coded entries to distinguish restaurants, hotels, shops, parks, and sights; restaurants rated by price and quality; notes on history and architecture; bite-sized bits of information and impeccable design; a "Bests" section with recommendations by locals and well-known frequent visitors; Websites and e-mail addresses; exceptional user-friendliness of format.

Random House. 224 pages. Size 5"x9". Includes a full-size map. Features: Up-to-the-minute information and brand-new coverage of local trends; a unique color planning section --- all images are keyed to descriptive text about sights covered in the book; `Smart Travel Tips' --- a consumer-savvy travel primer full of expert advice and contacts; exclusive itineraries, to help readers decide what to see in the time they have available; thorough reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range; one-of-a-kind features like `Off-the-Beaten Track' and `Need a Break?'; great sections on shopping, plus arts, nightlife, sports, and wonderful side trips; and detailed maps and floor plans for key points of interest.

Frommer Publications. 288 pages. Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. ? More annually updated guides than any other series ? 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides ? Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries ? Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design.

Lonely Planet Publications.

APA Publications.

Moon Publications.