San Antonio, Austin & Texas Road Trips - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the Welcome to San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry, Highlights, San Antonio City Guide, Austin City Guide, Need to Know, Texas Barbecue and Driving in Southwest USA chapters from Lonely Planet’s San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry Road Trips guidebook.
Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.
- road trip essentials: from hiring a car to road rules and playlists
- expert advice: discover even more with our city guides to San Antonio and Austin, plus practical need-to-know information
Coverage includes: Welcome to San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry, Highlights, San Antonio City Guide, Austin City Guide, Need to Know, Texas Barbecue and Driving in Southwest USA.

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