Day Trips from Houston, 12th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) [Paperback]

Carol Barrington (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Uncovers new treasures and revisits many favorites. . . . You won't find a more consumer-friendly guide; the only difficulty will be in determining which day trip to take first."--Houston Chronicle

From the Back Cover

No planning required!

Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? Just get in your car and go! Day Trips from Houston is your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover right in your own backyard. Explore places you never knew existed—many free of charge and most within a two-hour drive of Houston.

 

Do something unexpected: Play in the surf and relax in the sand of Galveston's beaches and then take time out to explore the island's historic districts.

Do something outdoorsy: Take advantage of the extensive recreational activities offered at The Sam Houston National Forest.

Do something kid-approved: Cool down with a day at Splash Town or explore Space Center Houston.

 

With full trip-planning information, you can make the most of your time off and rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; Twelfth edition (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762745428
• ISBN-13: 978-0762745425
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,026,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money!, March 3, 2006

By 

Photomurage "GrandpaG" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Day Trips from Houston, 11th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) (Paperback)

This book is a real disappointment. Basically it mimicks public information that is readily available on-line and the restaurant recommendations are really suspect since I know of one that no longer exists and another that is dirty at best. I was expecting some seasoned "insider" info on things to do and see and eat. I wish I had my $$$ back to pay for the gas for my next day trip!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good guide, January 25, 2010

By 

Christian Lenoir (Houston) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Day Trips from Houston, 12th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) (Paperback)

If you've got little time to explore, this guide will get you to know the Houston vicinity covering the main attractions. It is more text than pictures and it is a good book and has outing options for every taste, including places to eat, visit, etc. I have found it somewhat more practical (or at least cheaper) to reasearch on internet and google maps, but this is alltogether a good guide, and is ordered in a firendly way separating each trip by cardinal points (i.e.: trips to the Southeast, Northeast, etc). I have used it quite a bit and found it useful. I also haven't found many others alike so I guess if you got to it, it's down the line of what you're looking for. To me it's a 4 -star.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for all Houstonians, September 22, 2009

By 

Michael Plaks (Houston) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Day Trips from Houston, 12th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) (Paperback)

I had used a very old edition for years, planning family weekend trips that would please kids and grandparents. Of particular value are descriptions of scenic back roads that you would not find on your own. Of course, info on attractions and restaurants gest old quickly, so I bought this new edition. It has roughly double the information the old one had, and boy, did I miss some great new places with my old edition! Well, at least I now have a reason to go back there and try new fun and new food. Don't leave for weekend trips without this one, especially if you take along kids. Insider info like friendliness of a restaurant or how clean is the camping area - you won't find it in AAA guides or glossy tourist brochures. Also little-known B&Bs, time- and money-saving tips, even warnings about seasonally congested roads. Wow.