Clark Humphrey

Although we're in Houston at the moment, we spent a lot of years in Seattle. So I can attest that the city is not only very walkable, but there's a lot to see that's worth taking the time and making the effort to see on foot. The cliché is that Seattle is "a city of neighborhoods," but it's a cliché because it's true, and it means it's worth getting out of the downtown core (though this book has good downtown walks too) and going beyond tourism standards like the Market and a ferry-ride, show more to see what's hidden in less traveled areas. Though locals might not think a stroll up Phinney Ridge, through Laurelhurst, around the Central District, or along West Marginal Way is the sort of thing to do with family from out of town, author Clark Humphrey makes a good case that there's a lot to see even in these somewhat untouristy settings.

I always have to wonder about the utility of printed guidebooks in an era of tablets and other electronic devices, as well as countless apps for walking most any given city. Nevertheless, "Walking Seattle" is a great reference for visitors to carry in their bag or locals to keep in their guest bedroom. There's a lot to see in that beautiful city, and the 35 tours described here will lead you to much of it. show less

This book to me was pretty perplexing because I find it hard to imagine who would actually buy this book. There seemed to be too many walks with too little substance and as a resident(even though I'm a relatively new one) I know for certain that I will never go on some of these walks because there really isn't as much of a draw that Humphrey would like to believe. Additionally, for someone who might be a visitor to the city this is a pretty overwhelming list that would be quite difficult to show more manage and determine what ones were worth pursuing. Since I'm new here there was definitely plenty of information here that was new and interesting but I could just as easily gotten it from any other Seattle book. This project seems like it would make more sense as an app or pamphlet with around 10 walks instead of 35. I would have liked more comprehensive and interesting walks rather than the large quantity. show less

Seattle is one of my favourite cities, especially for walking around, so I was pleased to add this book with 35 walking tours to my library. I'm already familiar with much of the downtown area, but I like having the distance, difficulty levels, and parking and public transportation availability clarified, as well as landmarks that I might have missed on my other trips. What I'm really looking forward to is trying out the non-downtown tours. Another reviewer pointed out that the book is a show more little bulky for carrying around, but I don't think it's prohibitively so. I also very much like the appendices of walks by theme and points of interest, as well as the rather thorough index. Highly recommended for those interested in more about Seattle than the Space Needle! show less

Seattle is a city I've wanted to visit for a couple of years as I like cool, drizzly weather, coffee and seafood. This book has 35 self-guided walking tours created by area or interests. There are few pictures included, and I was surprised that Top Pot Donuts isn't mentioned at all and Elliot Bay Books is only mentioned in a single sentence. But if I do make it to the city, I'll be taking this with me as the point-by-point details are mapped out.