Texas - Lonely Planet

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Lonely Planet Texasis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Two-step to live music in Austin, strike a pose in the bluish-purple bluebonnet fields, or spot a bear while hiking through Big Bend; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Texas and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Texas Travel Guide:

• Colormaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, sport, outdoors, wildlife, food, and drink
• Over 60 local maps
• Coverageof Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Del Rio, Galveston, Fort Worth, Hill Country, Big Bend, Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Lubbock, Turkey, Rio Grande Valley, El Paso, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Texas,our most comprehensive guide to Texas, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's USAguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover USA,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Mariella Krause, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, and Sarah Chandler.

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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