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Mini guide to Seattle, Washington

By Lonely Planet Magazine

This Pacific Rim city built in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains is a veritable hub of bars, music venues and, of course, coffee. Read more…

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Drawing on experience: Seattle

By Tim Baynes

Have book and pen, will travel. Read more…

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Travelwise: Seattle’s music scene, past and present

By Suemedha Sood

What it is about the city that it gave us Hendrix, Cobain, the grunge movement and more? Read more…

A perfect day in Seattle

By Renee Bergere, Lonely Planet

A 24-hour tour of the most beautiful, caffeinated and culture-rich city of the US. Read more…

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Cycling Seattle’s Burke-Gilman Trail

By Ellee Thalheimer, Lonely Planet

Seattle’s outdoor aficionados — who tend to be health conscious and environmentally-minded — have always held their bicycles dear. Read more…

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