Lonely Planet Texas

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Texas.

Discover Texas' most popular experiences and best kept secrets—from admiring artistic masterpieces in the bounty of museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District, to climbing to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and feasting on some of the best cooking in Austin at Arbor Food Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Texas travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Texas effortlessly. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. Expert local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, complemented by vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Texas.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Mission Trail to the Big Thicket and McDonald Observatory. An essential information toolkit provides tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with Texas culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. Covers Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country, Dallas & Fort Worth, Houston, East Texas, Gulf Coast & South Texas, Big Bend & West Texas, and Panhandle Plains & the Concho Valley.