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

Carol Barrington (Author)

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"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 outdoorsy: Take advantage of some of the nation's best birding opportunities at The Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Do something unexpected: Visit scale replicas of the Forbidden City, the emperor's terra-cotta army, and other major monuments from Chinese history at the 40-acre Forbidden Gardens outdoor museum in Katy.
Do something kid-approved: Stop in at the Space Center Houston,  "A Magical Place to Discover Space," and take part in interactive exhibits that allow you to land the space shuttle or walk on the moon.
With full trip-planning information, you can make the most of your time off and rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 2423 KB
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; 12 edition (June 3, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0029LCJW0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #413,186 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #20 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > United States > States > Texas
  • #86 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > United States > Regions > South > West South Central

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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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

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Christian Lenoir (Houston) - See all my reviews
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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.

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

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Michael Plaks (Houston) - See all my reviews
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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.