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Featuring 35 self-guided walking tours in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Walking Twin Cities leads readers through interesting, scenic, and historic places.

Featuring 33 self-guided walking tours, Walking Portland leads readers through the city's interesting, scenic, and historic places.

The Queen City of the Pacific Northwest was once known principally for the spectacular forests, mountains, and waters surrounding it.But now, what's in Seattle is as famous as what's outside it. This is a vibrant young city full of attractions. It's a center for several hi-tech industries and a crossroads of global cultures.Seattle is also one of the most walkable cities in the country. It's full of cozy bungalows, stately mansions, postmodern palaces, and outdoor art all over. It has wide boulevards, narrow cobblestone lanes, and carless pedestrian pathways.Walking Seattle reveals 35 specially designed urban treks that are not only good exercise but are a great way to soak up the city's history, culture, parks, and vibe.Commentary includes trivia about architecture, local culture, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, or shop.Each tour includes a neighborhood map and vital public transportation and parking information.Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "e;Points of Interest"e; section lists each walk's highlights.Local insider Clark Humphrey leads you from Greenwood to Rainier Beach, from Green Lake to Fauntleroy, and many places in between.Walking Seattle. Get it, and get moving.

From the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love to the dotcom days, San Francisco has been a city of distinct neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of the city "e;on the ground"e; in tours that traverse its length and breadth. The 33 urban treks are a great way to soak up the history, culture, and vibe of the City by the Bay. The walk's commentary includes trivia about architecture, local culture, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, or shop. Each tour includes a clear neighborhood map and vital public transportation and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest section lists each walk's highlights. Walking San Francisco provides the perfect path for a weekend adventure, an after-work ramble, or a sociable pub crawl.

Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas!Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer as Charles Llewellin leads you on 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore beautiful neighborhoods, historic locations, public art, and, of course, live music. Soak up the city's history, culture, and outdoor beauty. Find peace and comfort as you wind along Lady Bird Lake. Take in the glorious sights atop Mount Bonnell. Browse the one-of-a-kind markets of South Congress. Walking Austin guides you to mouthwatering brisket, refreshing swimming holes, world-class museums, and some of the best views in all of Texas. Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, parking, and public transit. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "e;Points of Interest"e; section lists the highlights of every tour. The walks' commentaries include such topics as architecture and local trivia, plus tips on where to grab a bite, have a drink, and shop. Walking Austin provides the perfect path for a weekend or an after-work ramble. So find a route that appeals to you, and walk Austin!