Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Best time of year to travel: the weather is less intense, everything is still open.
» This is when most festival planners throw events, including rodeos.
» A second shoulder season lasts from September through early November.
Low Season (Dec-Feb)
» Some theme parks and such closed for the season.
» North Texas occasionally freezes, south Texas rarely does.
» Christmastime festivities statewide.
Useful Websites
TravelTex ( www.traveltex.com ) State's official tourism website, where you can request the huge Texas Travel Guide
and search through tons of info.
Texas Monthly ( www.texasmonthly.com ) Glossy mag with great writing about Texas, dining and shopping guides; all
available online.
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com ) Research destinations, get fellow travelers' advice, post questions and much
more.
Texas Highways ( www.texashighways.com ) Travel magazine with extensive festival and event listings.
Texas Parks & Wildlife ( www.tpwd.state.tx.us ) A complete guide to Texas' outdoor recreation and environment.
Important Numbers
Most, but not all, numbers require you to dial the area code even when you are within the city.
Country code
1
International dialing code
011
Emergency (ambulance, police & fire)
911
Directory assistance
411
Exchange Rates
A$1
$0.92
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