Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise the Pacific Coast, the Willamette Valley and the Cascade Mountains. Get to the Pacific Northwest, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips :

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-color route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see the Pacific Northwest's highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish color photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers Pacific Coast, Cascade Mountains, John Day region, Whidbey Island, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Olympic National Park, San Juan Islands, and more

The Perfect Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring the Pacific Northwest via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a Pacific Northwest trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

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