Frommer's Portland day by day

Description

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of "Stumptown" in a short time-with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor information, Frommer's Portland day by day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: - Full color throughout with scores of photos and dozens of maps - Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Portland with Kids, Rainy Day Portland, Offbeat Portland, and more - A thorough discussion of side trips to the Willamette Valley (Portland wine country), Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, the Hood River, and the Oregon Coast - Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions--all to clue readers in on great finds and values - Exact pricing so there's never any guessing - A tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet, as well as bulleted maps throughout.

Donald Olson is a travel writer, novelist and playwright. His travel stories have appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and other national publications. He has written many bestselling travel guides for Frommer's, including most recently Easy Guide to Seattle, Portland & the Oregon Coast; Seattle Day by Day; and Portland Day by Day. Donald's book The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour-The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia (Timber Press) was named by Library Journal as one of the best reference books of 2014. His newest book, The California Garden Tour-The 50 Best Gardens to Visit in California, was published by Timber Press in 2017. In addition to his published novels, some written under the pen name Swan Adamson, Donald has had plays produced in London, Amsterdam, New York and Portland. He is a popular speaker on garden topics. Donald lives, writes and gardens in Manhattan and Portland, OR. You can visit him at www.donaldstevenolson.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram @donald_steven_olson.