[Reading line] No planning required!How much fun can you fit into one day? This third edition of Day Trips from Houston will help you discover hundreds of exciting things to do and see within a two-hour drive of the city. Whether you're looking for the best places to go hiking, fishing or sailing, or prefer a relaxing stroll through antique shops or gardens, this guide offers full trip-planning information and tips on where to eat, shop, and sleep along the way. Whether you're looking for a quick escape or a weekend getaway, this guide will help you make the most of it.Discover the Lone Star state's rich history in the Galveston Bay town of La Porte, where you can tour the battleship Texas or visit local museums.Go rural in Brookshire, where you can spend the day at a farm, get a bellyful of Southern cooking, and then spend the night in a B&B full of country charm and creature comforts.Pick a month and find a festival--from several Mardi Gras celebrations in February, to Pasadena's Strawberry Festival in May, or a truly Texas-sized Brazoria County Fair in October--there's something for everyone, all throughout the year.Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of travel writers who make their home in the Hill Country west of Austin, near Lake Travis. John and Paris have authored numerous books including Day Trips from Austin, Day Trips from San Antonio, Insiders' Guide to San Antonio, and many others.