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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Home » Off the Beaten Path - Newly Revised & Updated: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenicand Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting | | | | | | | Description: | | The best-selling Reader's Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to- date maps.
Off the Beaten Path spotlights over 1,000 of the United States' most overlooked must- see destinations. In a state-by-state A-to-Z format, this budget-friendly vacation planner reveals the best-kept secret spots so that no matter where you live, you can plan an unforgettable local vacation within an hour or two of your home. Each of the featured sites has been verified by the respective state's tourist bureau as still being "off the beaten path." Revel in nature, science, art, and culture, and encounter the unexpected as you explore undiscovered gems.
This exciting new edition features:
1,000 sites-more than 200 new sites and over 300 photographs-more than 200 brand new Brand-new detailed state road maps, and revised and updated tourist information- plus links to the attraction's website
New feature-"Did You Know" fact boxes, and three new icons representing pet- friendly, handicap-accessible, and wi-fi compatible sites
Sidebars containing seasonal events for each state
Packed with innovative ideas for fun day trips and truly memorable vacations for travelers of every temperament, penchant, and budget, this unparalleled escape book leads you to New Hampshire's castle in the clouds. pontoon boating through the Florida Everglades, dinosaurs trails through Colorado, an authentic jousting tournament in Virginia, or a stroll down America's oldest street in New York City.
Plan an unforgettable vacation with this best-selling travel book-a super-easy reference that shows you where to go, how to get there, and what you need to know before you begin your adventure. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Editors of Reader's Digest | | Hardcover:
| 384 pages | | Publisher:
| Readers Digest | | Publication Date:
| March 19, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0762107944 | | Package Length:
| 10.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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 Worth GettingOct 30, 2009
Was very informative & definiately WORTH getting. The size is both an advantage in that it is easy to read & the maps are clear but it makes it a bit cumbersome to use in the car. Great for a reference for highlighting road maps. Been to several places & the discriptions etc. were dead on. The book is a Wonderful adjunct to other travel books such as "1000 Places to See before you Die.USA & Canada."
 I won't leave home without it!Sep 28, 2009
This is a wonderful resource if you travel thoughout the USA. I used an older edition for a decade and I am thrilled with the updated information in this revised edition.
Off The Beaten PathJun 20, 2009
Had already looked at this book in the library and wanted my own copy. Excellent list of locations to see. Book arrived promptly and is already in use.
A Collection of Hidden TreasuresMay 24, 2009
It has happened many times - you're on a road trip for a special occasion like a wedding or a reunion and while you're out there, you want to grab the opportunity to check out what special sights the town, the city, or the state has to offer. That's when "Off the Beaten Path" would be your best friend.
Reader's Digest has prepared a valuable book... no, an indispensable tool... that helps make U.S. trips and vacations an optimized, memorable, and awe-inspiring experience. "Off the Beaten Path" devotes comprehensive chapters to the states of the union from Alabama to Wyoming. Each chapter opens with an introduction about the essence of the state and lists an average of 20 visitor attractions that are mostly obscure but pristine and undoubtedly inviting.
Each attraction's description is packed with information including address, website URL, phone number, and icons to indicate accessibility, picnic and camping grounds, fishing, hiking, cycling, pets, wifi, winter activities, bird-watching, and horseback riding. Even hours, days, and months of operation are indicated. Seasonal events are listed as marginal notes. Of course, each state has an up-to-date atlas-type map showing all the featured attractions. The crisp and colorful pictures are icing on the cake.
"Off the Beaten Path" is for the traveler looking for interesting hidden wonders and scenery. No theme parks or party districts. This book focuses on natural wonders, state parks, museums, and historical attractions - places not too many people have seen but must be appreciated for their raw beauty and undying stories at least once in your lifetime.
Whether you suddenly found yourself in the middle of a town with a name you can't even correctly pronounce, or your children want to drive out to see the green animals at the oldest topiary garden in the United States; whether you're just killing time, or meticulously planning a momentous cross-country tour, you'll be glad "Off the Beaten Path" has all the priceless nuggets of information you need. - Ruby Bayan, OurSimplejoys
Outstanding! Must Have Travel GuideMay 04, 2009
Off the Beaten Path is a must have guide for any family. I live in NY and I found many great places I'd love to visit in the Tri-State area that I never heard of before.
With the economy such as it is many families are going to have to look in their own "backyard" to find fun and entertaining things to do. Off the Beaten Path gives readers many interesting options to explore.
The pictures are beautiful. I love the seasonal calendar guides as well as the maps. It's also helpful that each entry has a web site you can visit for more information.
This is a FABULOUS book!
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