Whether you're a day-tripper or a road warrior, Texas Backcountry Hangouts is your resource for great backroad places to visit and unwind at. A comprehensive guide to country stores, backwoods bars, and other notable rural Texas venues- this book will tell you all about the best places to eat, drink, and be merry. In this expanded 4th Edition, our crack team of relaxologists has continued to search high and low to find some of the most country-est, backwoodsy-est, and easy-going-est joints in state. Using the latest in recreational investigative techniques, we've sampled the coldest beers, tastiest barbecue, juiciest burgers, and shadiest picnic tables- all in an effort to insure that Texans of all stripes might be able to experience the rich rural heritage that is ours to enjoy.