Lonely Planet Experience Pacific Northwest

By: Bianca Bujan, Megan Hill, Lara Dunning, Michael Kohn, Jennifer Moore

Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2026-01-12

<p><b>This latest edition of Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Experience</i></b><b><i>Pacific Northwest </i></b><b>travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create </b><b><i>your own</i></b><b> unique trip.</b></p><p><i></i></p><p>Discover amazing local experiences from indulging in mouthfuls of mollusks on a shellfish farm in the San Juan Islands, to spotting gigantic gray whales on the open ocean of Tofino, and marvelling at volcanoes and hot springs on a drive along Sisters Circuit.</p><p><b>Build a one-of-a-kind trip </b>with <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Experience</i></b><b><i>Pacific Northwest </i></b>travel guide: </p><ul><li><b>Our </b><b><i>Experience</i></b><b> guidebook format</b> is led by <b>local experts</b> who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate <b>1-2 week adventure</b></li><li><b>Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries </b>help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests</li><li><b>Insider scoop</b> on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views</li><li><b>Vibrant</b><b>photography and maps </b>including a <b>pull out map of Seattle</b></li><li><b>Connect with local traditions and trends </b>through fun insights from saving the Northwest's iconic fish to examining the American story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition</li><li><b>Practical information</b> on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, <b>plus handy seasonal calendars </b>on<b> where to go, when to travel </b>and<b> what to pack</b></li><li><b>QR codes unlock extra digital content, </b>know-how and travel secrets</li><li><b>Covers: </b>Seattle, Northwest Washington & San Juan Islands, Washington Coast, The Washington Cascades, Washington Wine Country, Portland, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Coast, Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades, Vancouver, Weekend in Whistler, Take Off to Tofino</li></ul><p>Create your own dream travel itinerary and <b>get away from the everyday </b>with <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Experience Pacific Northwest.</i></b></p>