Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see-if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"
Discover a different side of the Bay State. Savor the eclectic and delicious fusion of French and Cuban cuisines at Chez Henri; bike past horse farms, cranberry bogs, and beautiful beaches along the Cape Cod Rail-Trail; or learn all about organic agriculture at Native Earth Teaching Farm. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Review
"A must-read for anyone who wants to discover the very best of Massachusetts."--Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
Synopsis
Discover some of Massachusetts's unique offerings with this guide: Visit a wooden boat shop that has been in business since 1793; admire the pressed glass galleries at the Sandwich Glass Museum, or travel back in time at the nineteenth-century Old Sturbridge Village.
Synopsis
Whatever you do when you travel, get off the highway. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in the Massachusetts that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon. Native or newcomer, use this guide to find historical and cultural information, detailed maps and driving directions, admission fees and hours of operation, restaurants, places to stay and much more. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 224 pages, maps, illustrations)
About the Author
Barbara Radcliffe Rogers and
Stillman Rogers write regular travel columns and are the authors of many books about the New England area. They are both New England natives and currently live in Richmond, New Hampshire.