Book Description

When you think Texas, you might think oil and cattle, but there's much more to this grand state. Did you know that in the southwest region, mountain ranges peak at more than 6,000 feet? And the southern edge is a haven for beach lovers who appreciate its hundreds of miles of sand along the Gulf Coast and on the barrier islands. In Big Bend National Park, you'll reach the southern boundary of the United States, where the Rio Grande flows through awe-inspiring canyons. In the capital of Austin, you can stroll the city's version of New Orleans's Bourbon Street on Old Pecan Street, which bustles with more than 60 restaurants, clubs and shops. A trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to Houston and its famous space center. The Regional Travel Planner: Texas covers all regions of the state: Central Dallas, Houston Area, Central Houston, Dallas/Forth Worth, Laredo, San Antonio Area/Central San Antonio, Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Odessa, Midland, El Paso, McAllen, Waco, Austin, and Big Bend National Park. It also includes Side Trips to Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park, AR; Little Rock, AR; New Orleans, LA; Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM; Santa Fe, NM; White Sands National Monument, NM; and Oklahoma City, OK. The Mobil Travel Guide Regional Travel Planner series (17 titles) gives you a driver's-eye view of trips throughout the United States and Canada. Pick up essential facts, fun trivia, must-do events, and driving details in the introduction to each state or province, then flip through the book to find annually updated attractions, hotels, and restaurants that fit your itinerary and your budget. Organized alphabetically by state/province, or by city when applicable, the guides make it easy to find just what you need.