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Greater Seattle Neighborhood Guide Spring 2009 (29.1mb)
Includes all chapters listed below

Download Specific PDF Chapters:

Welcome to Greater Seattle (3.8mb)
Chapter includes:
• Northwest Journal Snoqualmie Falls front cover
• Seattle and Bellevue relocation advertisers
• Table of contents
• Dignitary welcome messages
• About greater Seattle and Puget Sound
• Seattle area weather chart
• Greater Seattle newspapers chart
• Puget Sound TV stations chart
• NW Washington radio stations chart
• Greater Seattle and Puget Sound map
• Bellevue and Eastside real estate advertisers; Coldwell Banker Bain Relocation Management, Brix Condos, Gallery Condos, Equinox Condos.

Moving to Greater Seattle, Bellevue, Everett Tacoma and Olympia (1.2mb)
Chapter includes:
• Moving your children to greater Seattle
• Northwest moving checklist
• Puget Sound moving calendar
• Planning your move to the Pacific Northwest
• Moving your pet
• NW public storage options
• Greater Seattle public utilities contact chart
• Washington state voter registration
• Washington state vehicle registration
• Washington state drivers licensing
• Traffic infractions & fines in Washington
• Moving to the northwest & federal taxes
• North west community contact information, including King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County & Thurston County
• Greater Seattle moving advertisers; Mountain Moving & Storage, ReMax Real Estate

Homes in Greater Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Olympia (2.4mb)
Chapter includes:
• Now is the time to buy real estate in greater Seattle
• NW mortgage payment calculator
• Greater Seattle and King County home values chart
• Bellevue and Seattle Eastside home values chart
• Everett and Snohomish County home values chart
• Tacoma and Pierce County home values chart
• Olympia and Thurston County home values chart
• US cities real estate comparison chart
• Pacific Northwest mortgage basics
• Northwest Washington renting and leasing information
• Seattle and Bellevue condo values chart
• Greater Seattle and Bellevue real estate advertisers; Dan Edwards - Northstone Real Estate, Security Lock, Safe & Alarm, Windermere Real Estate, Genesis Real Estate, Oakwood Apartments.

Seattle and King County Washington Community Information (2.7mb)
Chapter includes:
• King County overview
• King County WA Map
• Seattle history, culture and information
• Downtown Seattle map
• The surrounding King County communities of Algona, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Pacific, Renton, Seatac, Shoreline and Tukwila.
• King County advertisers; Seattle/King County Humane Society, Kent, Renton and Federal Way Chambers of Commerce, Central Cascade Electric, and Washington Square Condos.

Bellevue and Seattle Eastside Community Information (3.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• Seattle Eastside community overview
• East King County map
• Bellevue community history and information
• Downtown Bellevue map
• Seattle Eastside communities information; Beaux Arts Village, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Hunt’s Point, Issaquah, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, Yarrow Point.
• New home shopping comparison planner
• Bellevue and East King County advertisers; Bellevue Club Hotel, Andrew Norman - ING, Aloha Cleaners, Bothell, Duvall, Issaquah, Snoqulamie Valley and Greater Redmond Chambers of Commerce, Tom Sessions - State Farm Insurance, Thrivent Financial and Pacific Ridge Homes.

Everett and Snohomish County Washington and Surrounding Communities Information (1.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• About Snohomish County WA
• Snohomish County map
• Living in Everett Washington
• Downtown Everett map
• Snohomish County communities; Arlington, Brier, Darrington, Edmonds, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Skykomish, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan, Woodway.
• Everett and Snohomish county advertisers; Arlington Christian School, Edmonds, South Snohomish County, Greater Marysville-Tulalip Chambers of Commerce and City of Snohomish.

Tacoma and Pierce County Washington and Surrounding Communities Information (2.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• Introduction to Pierce County Washington
• Pierce County WA map
• Introduction to Tacoma, history, culture, real estate
• Downtown Tacoma map
• Pierce County communities; Bonney Lake, Buckley, Coal mining towns of Carbonado & Wilkeson, Dupont, Eatonville, Edgewood, Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, Puyallup, Ruston, South Prairie, Steilacoom, Sumner, University Place
• Tacoma and Pierce County advertisers; Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Propel Insurance, Lakewood and Puyallup/Sumner Chambers of Commerce, Genesis Real Estate & Click Cable TV.

Washington State Capital Olympia and Thurston County Community Information (3mb)
Chapter includes:
• About Thurston County
• Thurston County map
• Washington State Capitol, Olympia, history culture and real estate
• Downtown Olympia map
• Thurston County communities; Lacey, Prairie Towns - Yelm, Rainier, McKenna & Roy, and Tumwater
• Western Washington Military Facilities; Fort Lewis, Madigan Army Medical Center, McChord Air Force Base, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Station Everett, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
• Thurston County advertisers; Centralia Outlets, Lacey Chamber of Commerce, King County Library System.

Schools & Libraries in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia WA (3.1mb)
Chapters include:
• Washington state education system earns high marks
• Education by the numbers - WA national ranking
• How to choose a school district
• Greater Seattle school district statistics chart
• Puget Sound school district awards
• Greater Seattle private school students excel
• Western Washington private school contact information chart
• Washington colleges & universities
• Greater Seattle public libraries - a priceless resource
• Western Washington public library systems information
• Licensed childcare regulations in Washington state
• Childcare checklist - compare providers chart
• Western WA private schools, universities, colleges and public library advertisers

Greater Seattle Hospitals, Physicians and Dentists (1.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• How to choose a new physician
• Puget Sound hospitals
• Northwest Washington state naturopathy
• Pacific Northwest special needs contact information chart
• Greater Seattle hospital, physician and dentist advertisers; Advanced Foot and Ankle Clinic, Evergreen Medical Group, Stevens Hospital, Franciscan Health System, Overlake Medical Center, Harbor Family Health Associates, Port of Seattle

Greater Seattle Public Transportation Options (.7mb)
Chapter includes:
• Washington State ferry system
• Puget Sound ferry routes map
• Port Authorities - Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma
• Greater Seattle bus, public transportation options
• About Sound Transit
• Vanpooling & carpools in Western Washington
• Greater Seattle bicycle commuting
• Greater Seattle airports including Sea-Tac Airport
• Greater Seattle advertisers; Port of Tacoma, Salty's Seafood Grills

Greater Seattle Restaurants, Nightclubs, Casinos and Card Rooms (1.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• Puget Sound restaurant ratings - our top ten picks
• Greater Seattle casual dining restaurants rated - our top ten picks
• Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle nightlife - nightclubs, pubs, dinner theatres, comedy clubs, jazz clubs
• Puget Sound Native American casinos & public card rooms
• Greater Seattle restaurant, nightclub and casino advertisers

Greater Seattle Shopping, Malls and Western Washington Historic Antique Districts (.7mb)
Chapter includes:
• Seattle area shopping and malls
• Western Washington historic antique districts
• Greater Seattle advertisers; malls, markets, antique stores and antique districts

Greater Seattle Golf, Boating, Camping and Outdoor Sports (2.3mb)
Chapter includes:
• Washington State Parks information
• Washington State Campgrounds map
• Washington State National Parks
• Greater Seattle boating & fishing
• Puget Sound marine parks and fishing piers
• Western Washington marine trails & kayaking
• Greater Seattle marinas contact chart
• Western WA beaches
• Biking in the Northwest
• The best hikes in and around greater Seattle
• Greater Seattle golf courses contact chart
• NW Washington driving ranges contact chart
• North West Washington miniature golf courses
• Skiing & snowboarding in Northwest Washington State
• Western WA winter recreation
• Greater Seattle ski & snowboard areas
• Washington State water rafting rivers
• Western Washington outdoor sports advertisers; National Park lodging, marinas, golf courses, ski areas, heli-skiing guides, river rafting companies

Opera, Ballet, Theatres, Symphonies, Historic Sites, Museums and Events Calendar for Greater Seattle (1.6mb)
Chapter includes:
• The music scene and symphonies in Western Washington
• Greater Seattle opera and theatre Companies
• Dance in the Pacific Northwest
• Western Washington theatres & performing arts centers
• Greater Seattle historic sites
• Western WA museums contact chart
• Pacific Northwest community events calendar
• Washington performing arts advertisers; Everett Symphony, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Opera, University of Washington - The Arts, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Theatre Group, Eastside Heritage Center, Seattle Art Museum, Puyallup Fair and Events Center and Seattle Center

Family Activities in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma and Olympia (1.2mb)
Chapter includes:
• Greater Seattle cruises
• Western Washington excursions
• Pacific Northwest tours
• Western WA family fun activities
• Greater Seattle zoos & aquariums
• Puget Sound scenic drives
• Pacific Northwest wineries chart
• Greater Seattle sports teams
• Northwest vacation getaways
• Greater Seattle family activities advertisers; Tillicum Village, Cougar Mt. Zoo, NW Trek

Northwest Journals Advertisers Directory (.1mb)
Chapter includes: Our advertisers who sponsor this FREE publication!

Download Greater Seattle Maps Here:

Greater Seattle Area Overview Map (1.2mb)
Includes Washington state counties; King County, Pierce County, Thurston County and Snohomish County.

King County Washington Map (.7mb)
Includes Seattle, Bellevue and Eastside communities, South King county and North King county.

Downtown Seattle and Surrounding Communities Map (2mb)
Includes downtown Seattle, the International District, Ballard, Queen Anne, Fremont, Capital Hill, Central District, Beacon Hill, Bell Town, Magnolia, Greenlake, University District.

Seattle Eastside Community Map (.8mb)
Includes East King County Washington communities of Bellevue, Beaux Arts Village, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Hunt’s Point, Issaquah, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, Yarrow Point.

Downtown Bellevue City Map (1.4mb)
Includes street map for downtown Bellevue Washington and Mercer Island Washington.

Snohomish County Map (.7mb)
Includes Snohomish County communities of Everett, Arlington, Brier, Darrington, Edmonds, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Skykomish, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan, Woodway.

Downtown Everett Street Map (.6mb)
Includes street map guide for Everett and Naval Station Everett.

Pierce County Washington Map (.8mb)
Includes Pierce County communities of Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Coal mining towns of Carbonado & Wilkeson, Dupont, Eatonville, Edgewood, Fife, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, Puyallup, Ruston, South Prairie, Steilacoom, Sumner, University Place.

Tacoma Washington Street Map (1.3mb)
Includes street map guide for Tacoma, Ruston, University Place, Brown's Point and Fife.

Thurston County Washington Map (.5mb)
Includes Thurston County communities of Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Rainier, McKenna, Roy, and Tumwater and the Military bases of Ft. Lewis Army Base and McChord Air Force Base.

Washington State Capital - Olympia Map (3.3mb)
Includes street map guide for downtown Olympia, North Olympia, Lacey, Thompson Place, Belmore, and South Bay.

Greater Seattle Area Ferry Routes Map (.8mb)
Includes auto/passenger ferry routes in Puget Sound and passenger only ferry routes

Washington State Campgrounds Map (.9mb)
Includes WA state campground locations for Washington beach camping, Washington lakes, Washington historic forts lodging.