Frommer's^® San Antonio & Austin, 6th Edition

by Edie Jarolim

• ISBN13: 9780764597114
• ISBN10: 0764597116
• Edition: 6th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: Frommers

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, America's second fastest-growing city and the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more than 150 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

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in San Antonio & Austin.

1. The Best of San Antonio.

2. Planning Your Trip to San Antonio.

3. Getting to Know San Antonio.

4. Where to Stay in San Antonio.

5. Where to Dine in San Antonio.

6. Exploring San Antonio.

7. Shopping in San Antonio.

8. San Antonio After Dark.

9. The Best of Austin.

10. Planning Your Trip to Austin.

11. Getting to Know Austin.

12. Where to Stay in Austin.

13. Where to Dine in Austin.

14. Exploring Austin.

15. Shopping in Austin.

16. Austin After Dark.

17. Touring the Texas Hill Country.

Appendix A: San Antonio & Austin in Depth.

Appendix B: For International Visitors.

Appendix C: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Index.