Seattle Field Guide

Wildsam Seattle leads travelers into the most authentic experience of the Pacific Northwest city, working closely with a team of trusted locals. Contributors include the legendary grunge-era record producer Jack Endino, trend-setting restaurateur Linda Derschang, singer/songwriter Tomo Nakayama, among many others. Topics range from Seattle's pivotal role in the Klondike Gold Rush to the epochal albums of Nirvana; from Bruce Lee's poignant funeral to the exuberance of a frontier boomtown. Plus: coffee (so much coffee), seafood, ferry voyages to remote islands, Sir Mix-A-Lot's posse, the halcyon days of octopus wrestling and more. This guide of Seattle reveals the city through local stories, travel intel and modern lore, seeking out the real and rooted things, what's truly authentic and sharing the soul of a place, for travelers and locals alike.Explore the waterfront Northwest hub, including: Expert picks for seaplane exploration, neighborhood bistros, oysters, outdoor gear, vintage bo