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.