Our authors hit all the highlights, from the nightlife in funky Austin to bright lights of Dallas to the trails of Big Bend. They've checked out all the state's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; accurate neighborhood maps; the best historial sites (the Alamo, Dealey Plaza); and advice on planning a successful family vacation.Destination highlights include all the major cities (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin) plus many more fantastic destinations (Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national parks, the gulf coast, and the panhandle plains).