The best guide to the area, packed with essentialsHistoric districts and ethnic areas inland and by the seaTotem poles, flower gardens, wineries, microbreweriesWhere to shop for regional crafts, with insider tipsSkiing, fishing, golf, boating and other water sportsWhere to stay and eat, no matter what your budgetSleek city hotels, exquisite B&Bs, rustic lodges, seaside innsSeafood houses and steak spots, dinner cruises, best bets for Pacific Rim cuisine, cafés and coffee barsFresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trustCosts, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousandsAll reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents21 pages of maps--and dozens of unique featuresImportant Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where in Seattle & Vancouver; Pleasures & Pastimes; don't-miss activities; festivals; island and inland excursions; background essays, further reading, videos; complete index; and more!