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Summary

A complete guide to two of Texas's most diverse and exciting cities Shows visitors how to have a great time in San Antonio, a multicultural city with a rich history (the Alamo) and lots of contemporary attractions (including over forty golf courses) Reveals San Antonio's most memorable experiences--from a stroll along the San Antonio River to a mariachi mass at Mission San Jose--and offers intriguing side trips to the Texas Hill Country Takes visitors to the best of Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more than 200 music clubs Explains how to make an Austin visit unforgettable, from visiting the state capital and LBJ Library to listening to blues at Antone's, hiking and biking in city parks, and watching the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge

List of Maps
What's New in San Antonio & Austin
The Best of San Antonio
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences
The Best Splurge Hotels
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences
The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost)
Best Local Shopping Experiences
The Best Plunges into Touristic Excess
Planning Your Trip to San Antonio
Visitor Information
Entry Requirements & Customs
Money
What Things Cost in San Antonio
When to Go
San Antonio Calendar of Events
Travel Insurance
Health & Safety
Specialized Travel Resources
Planning Your Trip Online
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource
The 21st-Century Traveler
Online Traveler's Toolbox
Getting There
Getting Through the Airport
Flying with Film & Video
Packages for the Independent Traveler
Tips on Accommodations
Ask Before You Go
Tips for Digital Travel Photography
Recommended Reading
Fast Facts: U.S
Suggested San Antonio Itineraries
The Best of San Antonio in 1 Day
The Best of San Antonio in 2 Days
The Best of San Antonio in 3 Days
Getting to Know San Antonio
Orientation
The Neighborhoods in Brief
Getting Around
One-Day Ticket, Yeah! Fast Facts: San Antonio
Where to Stay in San Antonio
Deal Well, Sleep Well
Best San Antonio Hotel Bets
Downtown
King William Historic District
Family-Friendly Hotels
Monte Vista Historic District
Fort Sam Houston Area
Northwest
West
North Central (Near the Airport)
Where to Dine in San Antonio
Best San Antonio Dining Bets
Restaurants by Cuisine
Downtown
It's Always Chili in San Antonio
King William/Southtown
Monte Vista Area
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Alamo Heights Area
Northwest
Frozen Assets
Only in San Antonio
Exploring San Antonio
The Top Attractions
The Alamo: The Movie(s)
More Attractions
Parks & Gardens
Especially for Kids
Old Movie Palaces of San Antonio
Special-Interest Sightseeing
Strolling Around Downtown San Antonio
Walking Tour: Downtown
Organized Tours
Staying Active
Spectator Sports
Shopping in San Antonio
The Shopping Scene
Shopping A to Z
Love Potion No. 9
San Antonio After Dark
The Performing Arts
The Club & Music Scene
Conjunto: An American Classic
The Bar Scene
Movies
The Best of Austin
Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences
The Best Splurge Hotels
The Best Moderately Priced Hotels
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences
The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost)
The Best Ways to Spend One Free Hour
The Best Outdoor Activi
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