Overview
Dive headfirst into Texas and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Texas rewards curiosity – find western mountains alongside wild canyons and old town dance halls near kitschy barbecue joints. Our on-the-ground experts have cruised past parched ranch lands on Texas Hwy 70, explored the Dallas Arts District and rafted the mighty Rio Grande. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Texas travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Texas effortlessly, including:
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Texas
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Alamo and the Mission Trail to NASA's Space Center Houston
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Texas culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country, Dallas & Fort Worth, Houston, East Texas, Gulf Coast & South Texas, Big Bend & West Texas, Panhandle Plains & the Concho Valley
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Texas.
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