"We've uncovered the highlights of Texas for you, places you will want to add to your bucket list for some much needed rest and relaxation. From the red rocks of Palo Duro Canyon in West Texas to the vibrant bluebonnet pastures of the Hill Country, you'll find spectacular spots that are just a road trip away. Wherever you decide to hang your hat, we have the perfect local restaurant, gallery, historical sites, events and attractions to pursue while you're in town. Spectacular Weekend Getaways of Texas is a resource guide for you to discover the high style and charm of Texas."--

"We've uncovered the highlights of Texas for you, places you will want to add to your bucket list for some much needed rest and relaxation. From the red rocks of Palo Duro Canyon in West Texas to the vibrant bluebonnet pastures of the Hill Country, you'll find spectacular spots that are just a road trip away. Wherever you decide to hang your hat, we have the perfect local restaurant, gallery, historical sites, events and attractions to pursue while you're in town. Spectacular Weekend Getaways of Texas is a resource guide for you to discover the high style and charm of Texas."-

The work and philosophies of dozens of the most prominent architects and builders from Texas are featured in this gorgeous collection. Showcasing vibrant photographs and insights about their finest residential creations, top architects and builders discuss their fascinating backgrounds, inspirations, and ideas. With profiles of numerous Lone Star state firms--from Dick Clark, Tyne Sparks, Luis Jauregui and Nickey Oates to Braswell Architecture, Lake Flato Architects, and the Shiftlet Group--this book is the ultimate resource for those looking to build a custom home in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and beyond.

Making its debut in March 2014 is the premier book on Texas Hill Country Cuisine. Cabernet Grill's owner/chef Ross Burtwell's biggest source of pride is in the partnerships the Cabernet Grill has forged with local farmers, vintners and entrepreneurs. This allows the restaurant to offer guests outstanding Texas food and wine. This book is the "take home" version of the restaurant experience and encapsulates everything the Cabernet Grill has come to stand for. Spectacular cuisine. Texas wine. Unforgettable flavors. -- Author's website.

Backroads of the Great American West describes and details with full-color photos and maps the most scenic routes in the Rocky Mountains, Texas, Desert Southwest, California, and Pacific Northwest.

Showcasing the work of some of the leading architects and home builders of Texas, a colorful volume presents an array of award-winning architectural and interior designs, captured in more than 250 spectacular full-color photographs.

Since it was first published in 1996, Official Guide to Texas State Parks and Historic Sites has become Texans' one-stop source for information on great places to view scenic landscapes, tour historical sites, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, go rock climbing, and enjoy almost any other outdoor recreation. This revised edition includes five new state parks and historical sites, completely updated information for every park, and many beautiful new photographs. The book is organized by geographical regions to help you plan your trips around the state. For every park, Laurence Parent provides all of the essential information: The natural or historical attractions of the park Types of recreation offered Camping and lodging facilities Addresses and phone numbers A locator map Magnificent color photographs So if you want to watch the sun set over Enchanted Rock, fish in the surf on the beach at Galveston, or listen for a ghostly bugle among the ruins of Fort Lancaster, let this book be your complete guide. Don't take a trip in Texas without it.

From Austin and Bangkok to Marrakesh and Sydney, Lonely Planet presents the best trips within three hours of 60 of the world's most popular cities. With sights, activities and hidden gems built around themes like culture, the outdoors, and cuisine, there's no end to the amazing ideas you'll find for your next urban escape or long layover, or the new experiences you'll discover to enjoy in your own backyard. The cities in this book could fill a lifetime of new experiences, but a short trip by train, bus or car opens an even greater world to explore. In Micro Trips we challenge you to look beyond the city limits for your next adventure. An hour and 40 minutes from Cape Town you can spy breaching whales from the cliff path at Hermanus; within two hours of Manhattan you can surf at Rockaway Beach; and just outside B?ij?ng you can choose between rafting a scenic gorge, visiting Jin era temples or hiking along the Great Wall. Each city is presented with a map of the surrounding area pinpointed with up to 18 of the most notable things to do within three hours' travel time. Each excursion is color-coded to denote outdoor pursuits, arts and culture, history, festivals and events, film and music, or food and drink. Special sections include Africa's best beach towns, Japan's best onsen retreats, the best food & drink tours in North America, Europe's finest off-the-beaten-track wineries, Oceania's most fascinating indigenous experiences, and the top wildlife watching destinations in Latin America. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Winner, Violet Crown Award, Writers’ League of Texas, 2008 For more than a decade, Marcia Kaylakie traveled Texas from the Panhandle to Big Bend country, from the Piney Woods to the Gulf, discovering thousands of quilts in towns from Alpine to Austin, Dimmitt to Dallas, and myriad other Texas communities large and small. Hidden away in closets, trunks, and attics, the quilts Kaylakie found are not only heirlooms but also, owing to their histories, irreplaceable emblems of Texas heritage. This book showcases thirty-four quilts. Through them and their stories, the cultural development of the state unfolds. Most will never be exhibited or appear in any other permanent record. All Texas-made, they span the state geographically and range from the 1870s to the turn of the twenty-first century. As examples of what Texas quilting was and is as craft—and as cultural narrative—these quilts preserve a unique and compelling aspect of Texas history.