Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting

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Discover hidden gems across the country with over one thousand secret destinations and overlooked natural wonders that offer breathtaking views away from the busy crowds.Enjoy a beautiful visual experience with over three hundred stunning photographs that bring each unique destination to life and inspire your next unforgettable road trip.Plan your trips easily using detailed state road maps and helpful icons that point out pet friendly locations, handicap accessible sites, and spots with internet access.Keep the whole family entertained along the way with engaging trivia and fun fact boxes that enrich your travel experience and teach you fascinating details about each location.Inspire the travel enthusiast in your life with a highly rated guidebook that makes a perfect retirement gift, birthday present, or thoughtful offering for any special occasion.Are you ready to explore new horizons and discover the true heart of America? Readers Digest Off The Beaten Path is your ultimate guide to finding scenic, uncrowded, and inviting places that most travelers completely miss. Whether you are planning your next great family road trip or looking for a quiet weekend getaway, this highly rated travel companion will help you step away from the busy tourist traps and enjoy the incredible beauty of overlooked natural wonders.
This comprehensive 384 page travel book is packed with everything you need to travel with confidence. It features over 1000 secret destinations verified by state tourist bureaus, ensuring your trips are both safe and spectacular. You will be inspired by over 300 breathtaking photographs that make this not just a practical guide, but a beautiful coffee table book to flip through and dream about on a Sunday afternoon.
Planning your journey is simpler than ever. Detailed state maps keep you on the right path, while helpful icons instantly show you which sites are pet friendly, handicap accessible, and internet compatible. Along the way, engaging fact boxes will keep you and your family entertained with fascinating trivia and fun local history.
Highly rated by readers and travelers alike, this guide makes an exceptional present. If you are searching for the perfect gift for a retiring friend, a birthday surprise for a loved one, or simply a way to gift the joy of travel, this book is guaranteed to spark their sense of adventure.
We bring big ideas to your kitchen table and share stories you cannot put down. Grab your copy today, pack your bags, and get ready to experience the very best hidden gems the country has to offer.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trusted Media Brands
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 19, 2009
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised, Updated ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762107944
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762107940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.25 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.18 x 1 x 10.21 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #358,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #337 in Road Travel Reference #344 in Heart Healthy Cooking (Books) #613 in Trivia & Fun Facts (Books)
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