Frommer's Texas - David Baird

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go–they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up–to–date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Let Frommer's guide you through the sophisticated cities, glorious beaches, rolling hills, and dusty plains of Texas. Frommer's offers up–to–date coverage of all the Lone Star state's highlights –– hot music scenes, world–class museums, excellent bird watching, hiking in national parks, cafes, honky–tonks, small towns, sprawling cities, wineries, surf 'n' sand, and more. Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations; insider tips on shopping; information on Texas history and culture; and a "gloss'ry" to teach you how to talk like a Texan. We offer a wealth of sightseeing tips, outdoor recreation advice, and special moments––from highlights for the first–time visitor to off–the–beaten–track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

About the Authors Born and bred in Houston, David Baird now lives in Austin where he writes, edits, researches, and translates for a variety of projects. He has contributed to several works about Texas and Mexico, including Frommer's Mexico. Edie Jarolim was a senior editor at Frommer's in New York before she indulged her Southwest fantasies and moved to Tucson, where she now edits the travel and food sections of the Arizona Daily Star. She is also the author of Arizona For Dummies, and her articles have appeared in national publications ranging from Art & Antiques to the Wall Street Journal. Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970, Don & Barb Laine have traveled extensively throughout the West, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors, particularly the Gulf of Mexico and the Rocky Mountains. In addition to this book, they have authored or contributed to Frommer's Colorado, Frommer's Utah, and Frommer's National Parks of the American West. Eric Peterson is a Denver–based freelance writer who has contributed to numerous travel publications, including Frommer's National Parks of the American West and Frommer's Colorado. He also writes for several Colorado–based business and entertainment periodicals. Neil E. Schlecht was reared in North Dallas. He attended Plano Senior High School, returned for graduate school at The University of Texas at Austin, and married a Texan. Now living in rural Connecticut, he is the author of more than a dozen travel guides, as well as articles on art and culture. His Texas heroes are Lance Armstrong, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.