Lonely Planet Texas

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Texas.

Discover Texas' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from admiring artistic masterpieces in the bounty of museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District; to climbing to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, in Guadalupe Mountains National park; and feasting on some of the best cooking in Austin at Arbor Food Park.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Texastravel guide:

• Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Texas effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Texas
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom the Mission Trail, to the Big Thicket, and McDonald Observatory
• Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Texas culture through storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• 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.