Frommer's Portable Houston

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s 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 they2re 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. Frommer2s Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices so you can travel with confidence. They2re also easy to carry -- and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer2s 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 you2ll discover the city2s best accommodations and top restaurants. And in case Houston2s 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, Frommer2s 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. Frommer2s Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices. They2re easy to carryA-and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer2s. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of Houston in Your Pocket Outspoken opinions on top attractionsA-what2s worth your time and what2s 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. Excerpted from Frommer2s Texas Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.Baird, David is the author of 'Frommer's Portable Houston', published 2001 under ISBN 9780764564536 and ISBN 0764564536.