Frommer's^« Texas, 2nd Edition

by David Baird; Edie Jarolim; Don Laine; Barbara Laine; Eric Peterson; Neil E. Schlecht

• ISBN13: 9780764524608
• ISBN10: 0764524607
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

A must for savvy travelers to the Longhorn State ? Delivers frank, up-to-date travel advice on Texas, a top destination state that had more than $100 million leisure travelers in 2001 who spent $40.4 billion ? Guides visitors to the best accommodations, dining, nightlife, and sights in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Amarillo, and more ? Highlights Texas2s many family-friendly attractions (amusement parks, Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks, and wonderful beaches), nature tourism options (such as the Great Texas Costal Birding Trail), and historic sites (such as the Alamo and the Caddoan Mounds) ? Provides the lowdown on Texan music and food and even offers tips on how to talk like a Texan

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in Texas.

1. The Best of Texas (David Baird, Edie Jarolim, Don & Barb Laine, Eric Peterson & Neil E. Schlecht).

2. Planning Your Trip to Texas (Don & Barb Laine).

3. For International Visitors (Don & Barb Laine).

4. The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex (Neil E. Schlecht).

5. Houston & East Texas (David Baird).

6. The Texas Gulf Coast (Don & Barb Laine).

7. San Antonio (Edie Jarolim).

8. Austin (Edie Jarolim).

9. West Texas (Eric Peterson & Don & Barb Laine).

10. Big Bend & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks (Don & Barb Laine).

11. The Panhandle Plains (Eric Peterson).

Appendix: Texas in Depth (Neil E. Schlecht).

Index.