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Day Trips from Houston, 11th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)

Day Trips from Houston, 11th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)
By Sydney Kearney, Carol Barrington

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #907594 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-01-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 288 pages

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"Uncovers new treasures and revisits many favorites. . . . You won't find a more consumer-friendly guide; the only difficulty will be in determining which day trip to take first."--Houston Chronicle

From the Back Cover

No planning required!
Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? Just get in your car and go! Day Trips from Houston is your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover right in your own backyard. Explore places you never knew existed - many free of charge and most within a two-hour drive of Houston.
Do something outdoorsy: Take advantage of some of the nation's best birding opportunities at The Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Do something unexpected: Visit scale replicas of the Forbidden City, the emperor's terra-cotta army, and other major monuments from Chinese history at the 40-acre Forbidden Gardens outdoor museum in Katy.
Do something kid-approved: Stop in at the Space Center Houston,  "A Magical Place to Discover Space," and take part in interactive exhibits that allow you to land the space shuttle or walk on the moon.
With full trip-planning information, you can make the most of your time off and rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip.

About the Author

Carol Barrington is a prize-winning travel writer and accomplished photographer. She lives in Montgomery, Texas.

Sydney Kearney is a travel writer for the Houston Chronicle. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Both are members of the Society of American Travel Writers.


Customer Reviews

Don't waste your money!1
This book is a real disappointment. Basically it mimicks public information that is readily available on-line and the restaurant recommendations are really suspect since I know of one that no longer exists and another that is dirty at best. I was expecting some seasoned "insider" info on things to do and see and eat. I wish I had my $$$ back to pay for the gas for my next day trip!!

Great for Newcomers4
As a newcomer to Houston, I thought this book was a great introduction to all the neat things to do in the area. Rather than spend time looking it all up on the internet, I have a great guide right in front of me. I like it!

useful4
very useful, nicely written, good information with ideas to egt you out of your normal ways without being too crazy. Get it (and watch for the new edition)