Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston, A: 6th Edition (Marmac Guides) - Softcover

Syd Kearney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589805488 ISBN 13: 9781589805484

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US), 2008

Synopsis

While Houston has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its development into an increasingly international business center, coastal Galveston retains the history and charm of its past. Business travelers to both cities and new residents of the area will enjoy the sites, restaurants, accommodations, and other features listed in this new edition. Attractions include AstroWorld, the Astrodome, the Museum of Print History and Graphic Art, NASA Space Center, the Port of Houston, Sam Houston Memorial Park, and more. This volume provides self-guided walking tours to the major attractions and detailed information on dozens of activities. Helpful information on historical districts plus a list of attractions, maps, photos, and charts can help make a visit more enjoyable.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

While Houston holds tight to its traditions, economic development and cultural diversity are rapidly molding it into a true international city of the twenty-first century. Though devastated by the hurricane of 1900, today picturesque Galveston offers dozens of annual festivals, historic sites, and shop-lined boulevards. This newly updated sixth edition is the perfect guide to explore the many attractions in these two Texas cities.

The Marmac Guide Series is noted for its clear, easy-to-use format. The Houston and Galveston guide highlights the essentials: transportation, lodging, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sightseeing, and day and weekend adventures outside the cities. Key maps at the beginning are provided for quick reference. While this informative guide is ideal for tourists and natives alike, new residents, especially, will appreciate the chapter describing various neighborhoods and school districts.

A native Texan and longtime Houston resident, editor Syd Kearney is an award-winning travel writer, photographer, and editor. Her journeys around the globe have been chronicled in articles and photographs that have appeared in newspapers across the country.

Synopsis:

"The Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston" - based on the author's personal research and experiences - offers both business and pleasure travellers fully up-to-date information on everything they need to enjoy the very best their destination has to offer, from where to go and how to get there, to best places to stay and eat.Whether you're looking to explore the region's historic sites and cultural landmarks - such as the Sam Houston Memorial Park and the NASA Space Centre - or dance the night away at its hottest nightspots, with its reader-friendly format, quick-reference maps, and calendar of special events, this will become your indispensable companion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US)
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1589805488
• ISBN 13: 9781589805484
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 256