Frommer's San Antonio & Austin
A complete guide to two of Texas's most diverse and exciting cities\ \ Shows visitors how to have a great time in San Antonio, a multicultural city with a rich history (the Alamo) and lots of contemporary attractions (including over forty golf courses)\ Reveals San Antonio's most memorable experiences—from a stroll along the San Antonio River to a mariachi mass at Mission San Jose—and offers intriguing side trips to the Texas Hill Country\ Takes visitors to the best of Austin, the "Live Music...
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Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. The lowdown on the best of San Antonio and Austin, from the Alamo and the state capitol to Mexican food and the music scene. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.Find great deals, the latest travel news, trip ideas, and more at Frommers.com
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List of Maps viiiWhat's New on San Antonio & Austin 1The Best of San Antonio 5The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences 6The Best Splurge Hotels 6The Best Moderately Priced Hotels 7The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences 7The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost) 8Best Local Shopping Experiences 8The Best Plunges into Touristic Excess 9Planning Your Trip to San Antonio 10Visitor Information 10Entry Requirements & Customs 10Money 12What Things Cost in San Antonio 13When to Go 14San Antonio Calendar of Events 14Travel Insurance 16Health & Safety 18Specialized Travel Resources 19Planning Your Trip Online 21Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource 22The 21st-century Traveler 22Online Traveler's Toolbox 23Getting There 24Getting Through the Airport 26Flying with Film & Video 28Packages for the IndependentTraveler 29Tips on Accommodations 29Ask Before You Go 30Tips for Digital Travel Photography 31Recommended Reading 32Fast Facts: U.S. 32Suggested San Antonio Itineraries 38The Best of San Antonio in 1 Day 38The Best of San Antonio in 2 Days 42The Best of San Antonio in 3 Days 43Getting to Know San Antonio 44Orientation 44The Neighborhoods in Brief 49Getting Around 50One-Day Ticket, Yeah! 51Fast Facts: San Antonio 53Where to Stay in San Antonio 56Deal Well, Sleep Well 57Best San Antonio Hotel Bets 57Downtown 59King William Historic District 67Family-Friendly Hotels 69Monte Vista Historic District 70Fort Sam Houston Area 71Northwest 74West 75North Central (Near the Airport) 76Where to Dine in San Antonio 78Best San Antonio Dining Bets 79Restaurants by Cuisine 80Downtown 81It's Always Chili in San Antonio 87King William/Southtown 87Monte Vista Area 89Family-Friendly Restaurants 90Alamo Heights Area 91Northwest 94Frozen Assets 96Only in San Antonio 96Exploring San Antonio 98The Top Attractions 98The Alamo: The Movie(s) 103More Attractions 107Parks & Gardens 112Especially for Kids 113Old Movie Palaces of San Antonio 114Special-Interest Sightseeing 115Strolling Around Downtown San Antonio 117Walking Tour: Downtown 117Organized Tours 121Staying Active 122Spectator Sports 124Shopping in San Antonio 126The Shopping Scene 126Shopping A to Z 126Love Potion No. 9 133San Antonio After Dark 137The Performing Arts 137The Club & Music Scene 140Conjunto: An American Classic 143The Bar Scene 144Movies 145The Best of Austin 147Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences 147The Best Splurge Hotels 148The Best Moderately Priced Hotels 149The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences 149The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost) 150The Best Way to Spend One Free Hour 150The Best Outdoor Activities 150The Best Places to Hang with Locals 151Planning Your Trip to Austin 152Visitor Information 152When to Go 152Austin Calendar of Events 153What Things Cost in Austin 155Tips for Travelers with Special Needs 156Getting There 157The 21st-Century Traveler 158Online Traveler's Tollbox 159Recommended Reading 159Suggested Austin Itineraries 161The Best of Austin in 1 Day 161The Best of Austin in 2 Days 164The Best of Austin in 3 Days 165Getting to Know Austin 167Orientation 167The Neighborhoods in Brief 172Getting Around 174Fast Facts: Austin 177Where to Stay in Austin 180Best Austin Hotel Bets 181Downtown 182South Austin 187It Pays to Stay 188Central 188I-35 Corridor 190Northwest 191Westlake/Lake Travis 194Family-Friendly Hotels 195At the Airport 196Where to Dine in Austin 197Best Austin Dining Bets 197Restaurants by Cuisine 198Downtown 200Grocery Store Dining 205South Austin 206Central 210Veggie Heaven 212Family-Friendly Restaurants 213East Side 214Northwest 215Westlake/Lake Travis 216Only in Austin 217Reel Barbecue 218Exploring Austin 220The Top Attractions 220Going Batty 225More Attractions 227Especially for Kids 236Special-Interest Sightseeing 237Strolling Around the University of Texas 238Walking Tour: UT Austin 238Organized Tours 243Staying Active 246Spectator Sports 248Shopping in Austin 250The Shopping Scene 250First Thursdays 254Shopping A to Z 254Austin After Dark 265But There Are No Limits on the Entertainment 266The Performing Arts 266The Club & Music Scene 270Label It Successful-Austin's SxSW 271Smoking in Austin's Clubs 273The Bar Scene 274Films 276Celluloid Austin 277Touring the Texas Hill Country 278Boerne 279A Taste of Alsace in Texas 282Bandera 283Kerrville 286A Bit of Old England in the Old West 287Bats & Ostriches Along a Back Road to Fredericksburg 289Fredericksburg 290Wine Not? 292Going Back (in Time) to Luckenbach 295Lyndon B. Johnson Country 296The Northern Lakes 298Driving the Bluebonnet Trail 300San Marcos 303New Braunfels & Gruene 306San Antonio & Austin in Depth 311San Antonio Past & Present 311Dateline 312Did You Know? 316Austin Past & Present 316Dateline 317Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites 322Index 325General Index 325Accommodations Index 336Restaurant Index 337
