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Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting Hardcover – March 19, 2009

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Off the Beaten Path spotlights over 1,000 of the United States' most overlooked must- see destinations. 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.

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.

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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.

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Explore over 1,000 Secret destinations, overlooked natural wonders & heart-stopping views

Explore 1,000+ U.S. Destinations for Day Trips & Vacations | Tips, Routes, & Must-Know Info

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"Anyone planning a leisurely trip around the country would find Off the Beaten Path a rewarding reference book to keep on the dashboard."
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"Off the Beaten Path is one of the most handsome, informative and neatly organized travel books I've seen..."
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"...is a delightful source of ideas for vacations, weekend outings, and day trips."
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"Just when you think you've discovered the perfect vacation place, Reader's Digest publishes a captivating and informative guide..."
- Los Angeles Times
"...is rich fodder for vacation planning. The well-illustrated guide will suit those who want a jostle-free vacation and prefer nature's attractions to the man-made variety."
- The Tampa Tribune

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trusted Media Brands; Revised, Updated ed. edition (March 19, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762107944
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762107940
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.18 x 1 x 10.21 inches

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Customers find this book provides useful travel information and maps for exploring the US. It's a great gift for travelers and retirees, offering interesting ideas for trips. The book has beautiful pictures and is organized by state to make it easy to locate places of interest. Many readers consider it worth the price and a good reference for road trips. They appreciate the detailed listings of smaller parks and museums that are not well-known.

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180 customers mention "Information quality"172 positive8 negative

Customers find the book provides useful information about travel destinations. They appreciate the indexes and maps that help them find places of interest near where they are. The book offers specific ideas for travel within each area, making it a valuable reference. Readers mention it introduces many interesting scenic spots and fun things to see and do.

"Indexed maps to help you easily find places of interest near where you are, good written directions, large enough font, plenty of pictures...." Read more

"...It's also at times just plain fun to do a random pick and get even further off that normal route...." Read more

"...it is a rather heavy book to have around, it will be worth having in my library for reference, and a friend has already taken advantage of the..." Read more

"Fun book. It got a couple of details wrong about the Guthrie OK Drugstore museum...." Read more

76 customers mention "Pictures"76 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pictures and maps. They find it interesting to look through, even if you aren't traveling. The pictures feature museums, scenic overlooks, hiking spots, lakes, and other places. The layout is great and the photos are bright. Some readers mention that the Colorado National Monument is breathtaking.

"...near where you are, good written directions, large enough font, plenty of pictures...." Read more

"...It also looks beautiful as a coffee table book when not in use, which is great because it is too large to fit on my bookshelf." Read more

"A beautiful book full of good information and lovely visuals...offered at a great price...." Read more

"...Very nicely done, but could give a little more info on exactly how to get to some the places and approximately how much admission is." Read more

29 customers mention "Gift value"29 positive0 negative

Customers like the book as a gift. They say it's a good book for retirees.

"...in the travel trailer or in the car for long road trips, its also a perfect gift for those who love to travel and explore secret places" Read more

"...This was a perfect gift. She said it is just what she would want to have to direct her to the out of way places." Read more

"...A great retirement gift." Read more

"Great retirement gift! My in-laws love to just hit the road and see where they end up... so this was a great addition to their trips...." Read more

27 customers mention "Travel value"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's travel value. They find it perfect for in-depth travel, short trips, and long road trips with time to spare. It helps them explore places they have been before but have not seen everything yet. The suggestions for driving adventures are great for traveling with the family.

"...in this book than I could ever hope to use, which is perfect for in-depth travel...." Read more

"...It's best for the wandering traveler because the suggestions are not typically concentrated near each other...." Read more

"This is a great book with roads and places off the beaten path. We bought it for our motorhome travels but found it too big and heavy to carry along...." Read more

"...Colorado National Monument was breathtaking and we really enjoyed the scenery on Highway 4, Jemez Springs and the Bandelier Monument National Park...." Read more

23 customers mention "Map content"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's maps useful for geography and travel. They appreciate the detailed maps of each state, as well as the simple yet effective descriptions of places to see. The book provides a fair reference for exploring the country by car.

"Indexed maps to help you easily find places of interest near where you are, good written directions, large enough font, plenty of pictures...." Read more

"...car and reference book but instead a coffee table book but great for looking at a state or area you are in and finding places you want to visit...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"This book has a chapter for every state which includes a map of the state complete with a legend...." Read more

21 customers mention "Value for money"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and a good reference for road trips. They say it's worth the price and is a good cheap reference book to flip through as one drives through Tulsa, Oklahoma in search of large museums.

"...It's worth the money as is, and I'd pay twice as much for 2000 places in one book. A Reader's Digest gem." Read more

"...The museum is worth it. No admission fee to the museum or the garden, but donations are accepted, needed, and appreciated...." Read more

"...book full of good information and lovely visuals...offered at a great price...." Read more

"...from one of the places this book recommended and it was worth the price of this book by itself. Absolutely awesome...." Read more

19 customers mention "Country's attractions"15 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book's guide to US attractions. They find it helpful for discovering lesser-known places and museums in the country. The book offers a variety of options, from museums to scenic views, hiking trails, and lakes.

"...You can buy bottled root beer, but no root beer float. The museum is worth it...." Read more

"...used this book for a recent Southwest desert trip and found some lovely places, usually off of secondary highways (our preferred method of travel)...." Read more

"...There are so many little places in the country that most of us don't know about...." Read more

"...So many quaint places are missing and so many cracker barrel level (many wont get that reference, but so be it) things are totted as must see...." Read more

11 customers mention "Book organization"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book organized nicely by state with maps included. They appreciate the alphabetical organization, which makes it easy to find places to visit. The book is divided into chapters for each state, with a map of the state included. Readers also mention that the book has websites and additional points of interest to check out.

"This is a very beautiful book with lots of information. The book is divided by state so it's easy to find places to visit in your own, or in..." Read more

"...It is listed alphabetically by state, so easy to reference." Read more

"LOVE this book! It is laid out so good. Alphabetical by state, and each state is a different color. Each place in the state is numbered...." Read more

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Highland Horseman
Excellent, well organized
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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Indexed maps to help you easily find places of interest near where you are, good written directions, large enough font, plenty of pictures.

I just wish they would add another thousand off the beaten path places of interest to this book.

It's worth the money as is, and I'd pay twice as much for 2000 places in one book. A Reader's Digest gem.

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Mrs B
Great Travel Reference
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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We keep a few reference books in our RV for quick reference when we are on road trips. When we are "off the beaten path" our cell service often leaves much to be desired and these items are a lifesaver. It's also at times just plain fun to do a random pick and get even further off that normal route. A fun part of travel is the special thing you didn't plan on doing. We often grab these & take them in the car too just to see what's available near us. We would recommend this book to frequent or infrequent travelers and we do repurchase these every few years just to keep our travels up to date.

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Lone Ranger 29
Beaten Path is great
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2012
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In planning for future trips, it's always nice to know what's out there besides the ones you hear about all the time. I have found several, and the nice thing about this book is that the map in the front of each state tells you what area they are in, so you know right away if you will be near them or not, and can just ignore the ones you won't be close to. Enough detail to deside if you want to go. It gives the website and a phone number, as well as often the general hours of operation, so if it's only open on saturdays, and you're not there till wednesday, you know right away won't work. While it is a rather heavy book to have around, it will be worth having in my library for reference, and a friend has already taken advantage of the information.

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PattyRatty
Find interesting places you did not know about.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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Fun book. It got a couple of details wrong about the Guthrie OK Drugstore museum. My Dad was posing for the picture, and yes he did get his start working at a real soda fountain back in the day. The old soda fountain fixtures in the museum are real, but the museum does not serve old-fashioned treats. You can buy bottled root beer, but no root beer float. The museum is worth it. No admission fee to the museum or the garden, but donations are accepted, needed, and appreciated. I can still spend hours browsing. They have an old fashioned black dial phone that still works for making local calls. The kids get a kick out of that, at least the kids who still have a local home phone.

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Natasha G
Plan the ultimate road trip!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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There is way more information in this book than I could ever hope to use, which is perfect for in-depth travel. I was surprised to see how detailed it was, with places within a few hours of my hometown that I hadn't even heard of. A lot of the places I've read about so far are smaller attractions which would be easy to overlook when planning a trip but seem worth a stop. It also looks beautiful as a coffee table book when not in use, which is great because it is too large to fit on my bookshelf.

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I’m so happy they worked with me to do what I wanted and the quality is amazing and this is the second time I have ordered from them and both times have been fantastic.
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It was just what I was looking for

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David Gagnon
Well laid out and illustrated book
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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We are new to RV'ing and wanted to explore lesser known areas of each state. The hidden gems if you will. This book is great for doing trip planning on these types of destinations offering a good overview of what each area has to offer. Looking forward to some off the beaten path adventures in 2021.

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Maybe Certain Things Attract Low Crowds For A Reason...
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016
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A beautiful book full of good information and lovely visuals...offered at a great price.

As a crowd-aversive person, I really wanted to love this book and to use it in planning some regional RV trips.

I found many of the attractions to be REALLY "off the beaten path", to the extent that many people may not be interested.

For example, there's probably already a historical home of some type in your hometown. There's probably also a historical society of some type that maintains that home. At some point, a dignitary of some type visited that home...and/or something important happened there. If you contact them, the historical society will probably tell you that you're able to arrange for a small-group tour of that home...or that they offer them to the public periodically. Right or wrong, most folks probably don't/won't pursue that tour...although it is a nice, low-crowd opportunity.

That kind of gives you somewhat of a feel, in my opinion, for the nature of many of the attractions featured in this book.

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Got this for someone else, and they seemed happy. Take it as you will. They specifically requested it.

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Nice map and quite detailed
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Nice map and quite detailed. Not over the top in size but large enough to use on a road trip

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