You don't fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That's because our guidebooks, unlike much of the competition, are written by resident experts (not outsiders)―like Janis Turk, the author of Frommer's Texas, and the managing editor of San Antonio AT HOME magazine. In her highly opinionated book, she'll help you sort through the options so you can tailor a vacation that's right for you.Frommer's Texas covers all of the Lone Star State's highlights―from the vibrant nightlife in Austin to the historic sights of Dallas and San Antonio, from the trails of Big Bend to parades of longhorns in Fort Worth and more.This guide has:• Exact pricing, with dollar amounts listed for all lodgings, attractions, restaurants, tours, and shops, so there's no guessing or nasty surprises• Straight-shooting, opinionated reviews that will introduce you to the state's best lodgings, restaurants, adventure outfitters, historic sights, museums, nightlife, shops, and more―in all price ranges, from budget to luxury• Destination highlights from all the major cities (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin), plus many more outstanding destinations (Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national parks, the gulf coast, and the panhandle plains)• Detailed maps throughout, plus a handy pullout map• Helpful suggested itineraries so you can experience the most out of your vacation time Read more

Embrace your inner cowboy and discover the heart of the Lone Star State with Moon Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Austin to a road trip through Hill CountryStrategic advice for music lovers, history buffs, families, and moreUnique and authentic experiences: Two-step at a local honky-tonk, or explore the folk and contemporary art scenes. Catch a live show in one of Austin's countless famed venues, or a UT Longhorn game in a jam-packed stadium. Hike or bike around the many trails, lakes, and streams of Hill Country, or spot roaming bison and antelope on your way to a local winery. Explore the rich Latino heritage of San Antonio and visit the historic Alamo Expert tips from Austin local Justin MarlerHonest advice on where to stay, where to eat (including the best BBQ joints!), and how get around by car or public transportationFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutDetailed and thorough information, including background on culture and history, geography, and regional vernacularExperience the best of Texas with Moon Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country.Looking to explore more of the Lone Star State? Try Moon Dallas & Fort Worth or Moon Texas. Read more

Whether you want to drift along Halong Bay, marvel at the Golden Hands Bridge, or hike in Ba Vi National Park, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Vietnam are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Vietnam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor’s Essential Vietnam travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Vietnam’s Natural Wonders,” “Vietnam’s Temples and Pagodas,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Buy” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsVIETNAMESE LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Vi National Park, the Mekong Delta, Hoi An, and more.Planning on visiting Thailand or Cambodia? Check out Fodor’s Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

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Whether you want to visit the Alamo, attend South by Southwest, or explore the Texas wine country, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Texas are here to help! Fodor’s San Antonio, Austin & the Hill Country guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor’s San Antonio, Austin & the Hill Country includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, tours, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on ”What to Eat and Drink”, “What to Buy”, “The Best Live Music Venues in Austin”, and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “San Antonio’s Missions”, and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Alamo, San Antonio RiverWalk, San Antonio Museum of Art, Barton Springs, Blanton Museum of Art, the Texas State Capitol, Sixth Street, Enchanted Rock State Park, Fredericksburg, the Texas Wine Trail, Natural Bridge Caverns, and more.Planning on visiting the rest of the American South? Check out Fodor’s New Orleans and Fodor’s Inside Nashville.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

If you want to find the perfect vacation destination for your family that is within your budget, then keep reading…The past collides with the present when you travel to San Antonio, the fastest-growing city in Texas. Open the doors and enter the city of the Riverwalk, historic missions, antebellum homes, art galleries, and museums. Then, spend some time enjoying Texas’ favorite water recreation and other outdoor adventures.In this book you will discover:Places the whole family can go and have fun for the dayWhy San Antonio is named the “Most Haunted City in Texas”Budget-friendly places to stayHistory behind Downtown and the RiverwalkHow to eat where the locals eatWild West reenactments Paranormal activity (which sites to visit if you want to see ghosts)1800s Spanish, German, Irish, and Mexican architectureLargest maternal bat colony in the world (over 15 million of the creepy little creatures)Dinosaur footprints up closeAncient artifactsAs a resident of South Texas for many years, the authors realize why over 39 million visitors come to San Antonio each year. That includes 31.1 million overnight guests. It is the perfect spot for a romantic afternoon and evening for two, as well as a weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation for the whole family. You will not have to worry about wandering around, trying to locate an attraction you want to see. All addresses are found within this book. Most admission prices are included, when available. Planning your trip is so simple, your whole family can help. If you want a stress-free getaway that won’t bust your budget, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button. Read more

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A fascinating and fun look at the Lone Star State’s history, culture, and peopleTexas is the country's second-largest state by size and population. It has a unique and varied history, having been ruled by a succession of nations―from which the term “six flags over Texas” sprang―before becoming an independent republic. From its traditional oil, cattle, and cotton industries to the modern energy, electronics, computer, aerospace, and biomedical industries, Texas has become an economic powerhouse. It’s known for its low taxes, diverse population, thriving universities, and art scenes. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy Texas Answer Book takes an in-depth look at this fascinating and diverse state with the bigger-than-life personality. Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish, French, and Mexican colonizations, the independence from Mexico, the ties to the Confederacy and United States, devastating hurricanes, football culture, fast-growing cities and urban sprawl, food, attitude, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Alamo and cattle ranches to the Rio Grande and the state capital. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Lyndon Johnson, Sam Houston, Howard Hughes, Janis Joplin, and Renée Zellweger. Sports, the government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of Texas. Find answers to more than 950 questions, including: What accounts for Texas’s odd shape? Why was Sam Houston such a polarizing figure? Why did Mexico invade Texas in 1842? What was the origin of the rodeo? What were the final terms on which Texas entered the Union? What Texas country boy changed Texas law forever by breaking his leg? What are the natural divisions within the Panhandle-Plains? How did Texas become such a locus of evangelical churches? How big do alligators get in Texas? What was the world’s first enclosed, air-conditioned sports stadium? How many rattlesnakes are dispatched at the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup? Is it true that the modern computer chip began in Texas? Illustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, The Handy Texas Answer Book answers intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, appendix of governors and presidents, thorough historical timeline, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Read more

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If you want to find the perfect vacation destination for your family that is within your budget, then keep reading…The past collides with the present when you travel to San Antonio, the fastest- growing city in Texas. Open the doors and enter the city of the Riverwalk, historic missions, antebellum homes, art galleries, and museums. Then, spend some time enjoying Texas’ favorite water recreation and other outdoor adventures.In this book you will discover:Places the whole family can go and have fun for the dayWhy San Antonio is named the “Most Haunted City in Texas”Budget-friendly places to stayHistory behind Downtown and the RiverwalkHow to eat where the locals eatWild West reenactments Paranormal activity (which sites to visit if you want to see ghosts)1800s Spanish, German, Irish, and Mexican architectureLargest maternal bat colony in the world (over 15 million of the creepy little creatures)Dinosaur footprints up closeAncient artifactsAs a resident of South Texas for many years, the authors realize why over 39 million visitors come to San Antonio each year. That includes 31.1 million overnight guests. It is the perfect spot for a romantic afternoon and evening for two, as well as a weekend getaway or a full-blown vacation for the whole family. You will not have to worry about wandering around, trying to locate an attraction you want to see. All addresses are found within this book. Most admission prices are included, when available. Planning your trip is so simple, your whole family can help. If you want a stress-free getaway that won’t bust your budget, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button. Read more

Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of San Antonio with the beautifully illustrated 'San Antonio ABC: Exploring the Heart of Texas with Every Letter.' This colorful children’s book is an alphabetical adventure through the iconic sights and sounds of San Antonio. From the Alamo to the bustling River Walk, each letter offers a glimpse into the city's unique attractions and Texan pride. Little readers will enjoy a scenic stroll through the city's landmarks, learning about the local heritage, and celebrating the diverse culture that makes San Antonio a beloved destination. Through playful artwork that pops off the page, young minds are invited to learn their ABCs while exploring the wonders of this historic city. It’s a fun, educational journey for children and a lovely keepsake for anyone who holds San Antonio close to their heart. Read more

Lonely Planet Texas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rock out, get the blues or chill to country classics in live-music capital, Austin, or appreciate just how big Texas is on a hike at Big Bend National Park -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Texas and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Texas Travel Guide:Color maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, music, lifestyle, culture, football, landscapes, wildlife, Texas BBQ, cuisine Over 42 color mapsCovers Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country, Dallas, Panhandle Plains, Houston, East Texas, Gulf Coast, South Texas, Big Bend National Park, West Texas, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Texas, our most comprehensive guide to Texas, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Southwest USAguide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

LOS ANGELES TO CHICAGO VIA SAN ANTONIO‘THE TEXAS EAGLE’: RELIVE THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVELWhy be bored on a long train journey? This inexpensive and enlightening route guide by Thomas Baker, will transform your experience aboard Amtrak's longest and most scenic train journeys. It's like having an entertaining tour guide provide informative commentary on this epic journey through the Midwest, Texas and the desert Southwest.This illuminating Amtrak route guide tells you what’s outside the window. It brings to life hundreds of fascinating points of interest you might otherwise miss. Thomas Baker points outthe unique natural wonders, the rich history, legends, and colorful characters that shaped the American West.What’s here?This carefully researched route guide gives you a front-row seat through the desert cactus of the Southwest, Texas Hill Country, the Mississippi Valley, frontier towns, and the Land of Lincoln, isolated farms, and vibrant cities to enhance your trip and make it even more special.Baker recounts absorbing stories as the train crosses the Continent, crossing vast deserts, rolling prairies, forests, and farmlands. You'll be captivated by the tales of Spanish Conquistadors, the Indian Wars, the Battle of the Alamo, the ingenuity of the Navajo, gun fighters, cowboys, and gold miners and the stories of America’s western expansion.The essential Amtrak travel companionThis expertly crafted USA travel guidebook is perfect for inquisitive, on-the-go rail travelers. It is your passport to enjoyment on the ‘Texas Eagle’ with unique insights, fun facts, and fascinating anecdotes about station stops off the beaten track. It presents a glimpse into the past and present at each stop in a concise, easy-to-read format. where Baker highlights:What is special about the place?What’s happened here?What’s quirky and fun about the place?Is anyone famous from here?Don’t miss a thing! Get a copy of this essential Amtrak rail travel guidebook today and transform your next trip on the ‘Texas Eagle’ into a once-in-a-lifetime rail adventure. Read more

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Rand McNally's folded map for San Antonio is a must-have for anyone traveling in and around this part of Texas, offering unbeatable accuracy and reliability at a great price. Our trusted cartography shows all Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways, along with clearly indicated parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, and streets. The easy-to-use legend and detailed index make for quick and easy location of destinations. You'll see why Rand McNally folded maps have been the trusted standard for years. - Regularly updated. - Full-color maps. - Clearly labeled Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways. - Indications of parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, schools, shopping malls, downtown & vicinity maps. - Enlargements of downtown. - Easy-to-use legend. - Detailed index & full street index. - Convenient folded size. Coverage Area Communities Included: Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Castle, Hills, Fort Sam Houston, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Kirby, Lackland Air Force Base, Leon Valley, Olmos Park, Shavano Park, Terrel Hills, Windcrest, and downtown enlargement. Product Details: Measures 9.5' x 4' and folds out to 40' x 28'. Read more

Your adventure in two of the most fascinating cities in the United States starts right here. Frommer’s EasyGuide to San Antonio and Austin goes deep in the heart of Texas to give you clear, succinct, up-to-date, and honest advice for getting the most from Austin’s quirky culture and unparalleled live music scene, San Antonio’s historic missions and world-renowned River Walk, the nearby Texas Hill Country’s vineyards and wildflowers, and much more. Your guide for the journey is author Edie Jarolim, a longtime expert on the region, whose travel tips and tricks are frank, useful, and, above all else, reliable. Inside the guide:· A handy foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout· Exact pricing, opening hours, and other important details to remove the stress from planning· Smart itineraries for travelers of all types, so you can shape your vacation to fit your interests· Savvy tips for saving money in all price ranges, from budget to luxury· Star ratings to help you scan quickly to pick out the highlights and hidden gemsAbout Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s. Read more

REVISED 2019Streetwise San Antonio Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of San Antonio, Texas - Folding pocket size travel mapThis map covers the following areas:Main San Antonio Map 1:21,000Riverwalk Map 1:12,000San Antonio Area Map 1:230,000San Antonio is a town with a distinct Mexican flavor, rich in history and romance. From natural caverns to manmade missions, this Texas city is a crossroads where many cultures have mixed, mingled and merged.The STREETWISE® map of San Antonio showcases the central area of the city. The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), the Jose Antonio Navarro State Historical Site and Market Square the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico are all highlighted on the map. The Tower of the Americas is prominently illustrated along with the city's trademarked section Riverwalk, a picturesque 2.5 mile cobblestone path that borders the San Antonio River. A detailed Riverwalk" inset map details the pedestrian path and features hotels, sites, and the convention center.The San Antonio Area map will navigate you in and around the region to places like San Antonio International Airport, Fort Sam Houston, McNay Art Museum, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta and to numerous missions like Mission Concepcion and Mission San Jose. There's also Freeman Coliseum where the annual San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo is held each year.A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, education, culture, transportation and parks is clearly listed on the STREETWISE® San Antonio Map.Our pocket size map of San Antonio is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® San Antonio map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps now owned and updated by Michelin. Buy your STREETWISE® San Antonio map today and you too can navigate San Antonio, Texas like a native. Read more

Whether you want to drift along Halong Bay, marvel at the Golden Hands Bridge, or hike in Ba Vi National Park, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Vietnam are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Vietnam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor’s Essential Vietnam travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Vietnam’s Natural Wonders,” “Vietnam’s Temples and Pagodas,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Buy” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsVIETNAMESE LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Vi National Park, the Mekong Delta, Hoi An, and more.Planning on visiting Thailand or Cambodia? Check out Fodor’s Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

Brackenridge Park began its life as a heavily wooded, bucolic driving park at the turn of the twentieth century. Over the next 120 years it evolved into the sprawling, multifaceted jewel San Antonians enjoy today, home to the San Antonio Zoo, the state’s first public golf course, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Sunken Garden Theater, and the Witte Museum.The land that Brackenridge Park occupies, near the San Antonio River headwaters, has been reinvented many times over. People have gathered there since prehistoric times. Following the city’s founding in 1718, the land was used to channel river water into town via a system of acequias; its limestone cliffs were quarried for building materials; and it was the site of a Civil War tannery, headquarters for two military camps, a plant nursery, and a racetrack.The park continues to be a  site of national acclaim even while major sections have fallen into disrepair. The more than 400 acres that constitute San Antonio’s flagship urban park are made up of half a dozen parcels stitched together over time to create an uncommon varied landscape. Uniquely San Antonian, Brackenridge is full of romantic wooded walks and whimsical public spaces drawing tourists, locals, wildlife, and waterfowl.Extensively researched and illustrated with some two hundred archival photographs and vintage postcards, Brackenridge: San Antonio’s Acclaimed Urban Park is the first comprehensive look at the fascinating story of this unique park and how its diverse layers evolved to create one of the city’s foremost gathering places. Read more

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