Texas in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Texas at 1:1, 200, 000 in a series of indexed touring road maps of USA from Hallwag, with each title conveniently covering a large region & providing several enlargements of most visited areas, city maps & other useful tourist information. Enlargements cover the conurbation around Dallas, plus Huston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Mc Allen/ Edinburgh, Galveston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, Shreveport/ Bossier City, Waco, Abilene, Wichita Falls, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Texarkana, Oklahoma City, Lubbock, Amarillo & Tulsa. Current edition of this map was published in 2009. Hallwag ...

Texas on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map from Mapsco with eight panels showing in greater detail access to & main arteries across the state’s largest cities. The main map, covering the state at 1:1, 600, 000 approx. is divided between the two sides of the map with a small overlap. Road network is clear to see on a plain white base with colouring only for the main national parks & other protected areas. Driving distances are marked on main & selected other highways. The map shows county boundaries & symbols indicate various places of interest. Enlargements present in greater detail & clarity Abilene, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas
- Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio & Texarkana.
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Texas & Oklahoma on a double-sided, indexed road map from ITMB at 1:1, 300, 000, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with street maps of Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Amarillo. On one side is Oklahoma & northern Texas, with coverage extending north to Kansas City & south to Dallas; the remainder of Texas is on the reverse with a generous overlap including Dallas. Road network indicates freeways & toll highways, gives locations of petrol stations & rest areas, & shows the course of the Historic Route 66. Driving distances are marked on main & on selected state roads. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest including campsites & RV parks, historic locations, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. Each side has a separate index. The Oklahoma/northern Texas side of the map

Includes:: city maps of Oklahoma City, Tulsa & Amarillo, showing main roads & principal streets & highlighting locations of various facilities & places of interest.

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Texas
- Oklahoma Zoom Map from Michelin at 1:1, 267, 200 (1” to 20 miles), with highlighting of All-American Roads & National
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Texas Easy-to-Read map from Rand Mc Nally, US leading publisher of road maps & street plans, in their extensive series of state maps. Additional panels provide enlargements for: Dallas
- Fort Worth & vicinity, Houston & vicinity, & San Antonio –with a street plan of the downtown area in each of these four cities; the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville
- Harlingen
- Mc Allen); plus Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Beaumont
- Port Arthur, Bryan
- College Station;, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Galveston, Laredo, Lubbock, Midland
- Odessa, Texarkana, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, Big Bend National Park, & Guadeloupe Mountains NP. For clarity of road information Rand Mc Nally state maps present the road network on a plain background, with no or little topographic detail. Driving distances are indicated on all principal highways & on many local routes. National or state parks & other protected areas, Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones are highlighted & symbols indicate campsites, rest areas, various places of interest, etc. Each map shows local administrative boundaries with names of the counties, is indexed & gives geographical coordinates as margin ticks usually at 1° intervals. Rand Mc Nally state maps are available in two formats: double-sided Easy-to-Read maps with numerous enlargements for cities and/or most visited areas, & laminated Easy-to-Fold maps in a more handy format but with smaller print. TO SEE THE LIST OF RAND Mc NALLY STATE MAPS PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.





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As a longtime Austin resident & writer for the Texas Historical Commission, Andrew Rhodes knows the best ways to experience the Lone Star State. As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, & Rhodes

Includes:: a colossal amount of sights & activities, from catching up-&-coming indie bands at Austin's South by Southwest music festival to taking in the rugged beauty of Big Bend National Park. Andy also offers unique trip strategies that help travelers plan trips according to their interests, such as Texas Foodan exploration of Southern cooking & Tex-Mexand the Overlooked Natural Wonders tour. With detailed information on surfing & fishing on the Gulf Coast, exploring museums in Dallas, & checking out Cadillac Ranch, Moon Texas gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience.

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If you’re looking for the best riding in Texas, head to Hill Country. Woven through fields of of bluebonnets & mature oaks are some of the most enjoyable motorcycling roads found anywhere. If your ride is as much about food, drink & culture this is the place for you. Towns like Bandera, Boerne, Kerrville & New Braunfels will welcome you with open arms after a long day in the saddle. ...

Texas Hill Country on a detailed road map at 1:578, 640 from the National Geographic, with plenty of tourist information & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Coverage extends westwards from the road linking Austin with San Antonio to include the sparsely populated Edwards Plateau. The base map is taken from satellite imagery; protected areas are highlighted. Detailed presentation of the road network

Includes:: small local farm, ranch or county roads. Symbols highlight camp grounds, caves, vineyards & wineries, etc, & many places of interest are annotated with notes. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. On the reverse is extensive tourist information including a street plan of central Austin, maps of bike trails in Fredericksburg (the Cycling Capital of Texas) & of the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, a list of visitor centres, plus notes on the region’s heritage & outdoor opportunities.

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This new edition of Insight Guide Texas is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide packed with inspiration & information. It is packed with engrossing features on everything from Texan cowboys & Spanish missions to the Houston`s Space Center. A detailed history section covers its American Indian & Spanish heritage & the fight for independence & explains how it evolved into one of the most influential US states. A revamped Best of Texas section lists the state`s must-see attractions, from national parks to historic sites & art galleries to festivals. With a new chapter on Austin, the Places section covers the state`s principal cities & the deserts, mountains & coastal areas between. Specially commissioned photographs vividly capture Texas` arid, but beautiful landscape, the dynamic architecture of its cities, & its surprisingly diverse population. Detailed full-colour maps help you get around, while the travel tips section is packed with useful information on transport, climate, festivals & outdoor activities, & provides answers to such questions as when to go, where to stay & what to budget for your trip. ...