Explorer's Guide Austin, San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country: A Great Destination

by Amy K. Brown

Filled with local history, down-to-earth tips, and offbeat observations, this guide will lead you to the region's favorite spots to stay, eat, drink, and celebrate. Central Texas is an unpretentious, free-spirited region filled with treasured taquerias, hallowed music venues, juicy BBQ, and revered natural wonders. A non-stop schedule of cultural festivals makes for year-round revelry. Explore San Antonio's pedestrian-friendly River Walk, legendary Alamo and historic Mission Trail. Austin's internationally recognized music scene keeps feet tapping and its parks, trails, and swimming holes offer endless recreation. Take a carefree road trip through the Hill Country, past vineyards and wildflowers, to towns brimming with gourmet restaurants and relaxing B&Bs. 15 maps and 100 black & white illustrations

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

248 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2007

Reviews

[carl theaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I live in Austin and have a made a few dozen trips to San Antonio over
the years. For the most recent adventure I thought I'd check out
a guide book and see if I was missing anything.

This travel guide gives a good overall view to the area, which is
includes, Austin, San Antonio, and even the surrounding Hill Country.
A good introduction and not a lot of detail for any given area.

I thought it was odd that the hotel suggestions didn't provide any
price range (they were on the high end). I found the restaurant
information useful as except for the local standards, that's a
business that tends to change a lot.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some years back our trip to San Antonio was cut short after four days because of a family emergency. When Covid is no longer a threat, we plan to return to finish our SA Itinerary, visit the Hill Country, and explore Austin. Unfortunately, this book was pretty basic and not as much help as some guidebooks.

[Aubrey Caudill · Rating 4 out of 5]

so, as someone who has been to the hill country several times I thought it'd read this to find some interesting things to do I didn't know about. the book is well organized, easy to read, and includes decent points of interest. in general I was disappointed, the hill country is pretty much as boring as I thought. the interesting points I didn't know about were, the missions from the 1700s in san antonio and the lavender fields south west of Austin. other than that I didn't feel I found out anything I couldn't have found online. I'm glad I got the book from the library, and didn't buy it.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came in for me after I had already returned from my trip to Austin and San Antonio, but I read it anyway and want to note that it's a keeper! Must remember it when I plan my next trip there, which I plan to do with some native Texans who can explore the Hill Country and beyond with me.

[Kari Schooley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to help you plan that trip to the Texas Hill Country! Missed some cool things but a good overview.