Blue dot in a big red state, Austin prides itself on the offbeat, the wide-open, where bare feet meet cowboy boots. Wildsam Austin leads travelers into the most authentic experience of the Texas capital, working closely with a team of trusted locals.

Contributors include Texas monthly editor John Spong, bootmaker Joshua Bingaman, hotelier Liz Lambert, and neon artist Todd Sanders, among others.

Topics in the handsome volume include street tacos, swimming holes, dive bars, Willie Nelson, armadillos, the Texas Rangers, wildflowers, UT football and more.