From the Back Cover
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Frommer's Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices so you can travel with confidence. They're also easy to carry -- and carry an unbeatable price.
Frommer's is on top of all the latest developments in this fast-changing, fast-growing city. Our complete and detailed guide is personally researched and written by a longtime Texas resident. Inside you'll discover the city's best accommodations and top restaurants. And in case Houston's your gateway to the beaches of the Texas Gulf Coast, we include coverage of popular destinations like Galveston and South Padre Island. No matter what your interests, Frommer's makes it easy to plan your time, whether you want to see the Houston Grand Opera, tour Space Center Houston, hike through national forests in East Texas, or enjoy the sun and sand on Padre Island National Seashore.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. Frommer's Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices. They're easy to carry?and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of Houston in Your Pocket
- Outspoken opinions on top attractions?what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
- The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.
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About the Author
About the Authors Born and bred in Houston, David Baird (chapters 1–9) now lives in Austin where he writes, edits, researches, and translates for a variety of projects. He has contributed to Frommer's Texas and Frommer's Mexico. Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970, Don and Barb Laine (chapters 1, 2, and 10) have traveled extensively throughout the West, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors, particularly the Gulf of Mexico and the Rocky Mountains. They have authored or contributed to Frommer's Texas, Frommer's Colorado, Frommer's Utah, and Frommer's National Parks of the American West.
