Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #328596 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Customer Reviews

totally helpful and informative!!
A VERY helpful and incredibly useful book if you are considering a move to Seattle. The savvy authors have listed all of the Seattle neighborhoods, with descriptions and attractions of each (as well as surrounding areas and neighborhoods outside of Seattle). That would be pretty standard for any guide/moving book worth its salt, but what makes this book stand out is that the authors have really THOUGHT about what you need if you are moving!!! They have included all of the practical info (you know, the stuff it takes a long time to track down...) like cable providers, phone service, electricity, radio and tv stations, newspapers...etc..etc...basically all of the "nitty gritty" details. Then just when you think you might be getting overwhelmed with all of the THINGS you will have to do, the book is chock-a-block with lots of fun tidbits! From restaurants, bars, a year-long calendar of events, thrift stores, bookstores, volunteering opportunities, parks, dog parks, beaches....

Just about everything you could need or want---even more than you will realize or remember you need (!) is contained here.
Highest recommendation....

This is an absolute must have for re-locators!
I usually buy guidebooks for people relocating to a new city--and this book has completely one-upped me by creating a guidebook especially FOR new residents of the Seattle area. This is invaluable for any new resident (they have them for other major metro areas, too). It covers much more than I would think of on a standard "moving to a new city" to-do list, so don't leave home without it.

I really liked how it broke down all the communities and neighborhoods. Getting a feel for areas is nearly impossible on a few nights stay to a new area, so hearing it from an expert gives me a high comfort level with a decision to move to a certain area. Beyond that, this book covers a lot of the how-tos for apartment searching, leasing, house buying, etc. It also has good tips on hooking up all your new services and what to ask for when you do so.

I can't even list all the useful things in here. Some samples: where to go running, where the gay & lesbian scene is, how to use public transportation, good bookstores, standard attractions like museums, earthquakes, air pollution, and an AWESOME yearly calendar of annual events in Seattle.

Don't move without this book!

Stands Out from the Rest
At this point, I feel like I have aquired one too many books on Seattle. Yes, there are only so many ways to tell a person where Pike's Place Market is and I'm sure they all get you to Seattle Center. Yet, I did purchase this one, and am happy for it. This was more of a relocation guide, giving exact details on searching for apartments, moving, and getting settled. It listed all the important things we are going to need (with phone numbers, company addresses and even websites) like renter's insurance, utilities and everything else. As well, it is a tourist-type book, showing attractions, but it shows more of the "underground" things to do.

I looked through the series for other cities, and the whole series is pretty awesome. It is tailored specifically for each city, giving different information that is necessary for each locale.