Austin, San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country - Amy K Brown

Central Texas is an unpretentious, free-spirited region filled with treasured taquerias, hallowed music venues, juicy BBQ, and revered natural wonders. A non-stop schedule of cultural festivals makes for year-round revelry. Explore San Antonio's pedestrian-friendly River Walk, legendary Alamo and historic Mission Trail. Austin's internationally recognized music scene keeps feet tapping and its parks, trails, and swimming holes offer endless recreation. Take a carefree road trip through the Hill Country, past vineyards and wildflowers, to towns brimming with gourmet restaurants and relaxing B&Bs.

Amy K. Brown is a seasoned travel writer who has backpacked throughout France, writing for Let's Go and Rough Guides. She is the author of The Explorer's Guide to Austin, San Antonio, & the Hill Country, and Backroads and Byways of Texas.A Mount Holyoke College and Harvard Divinity School graduate, she lives near Austin in Georgetown, TX.