Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, let North Carolina Off the Beaten Path show you the Tar Heel State you never knew existed. Hop aboard a train and ride the rails on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Discover the past and hunt for artifacts at the Aurora Fossil Museum. Follow the fresco trail and admire the work of renowned local artist Ben Long. So if youve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Review
Praise for the Off the Beaten Path® series
“For the traveler who enjoys the special, the unusual, and the unexpected.”
—The Traveler newsletter
“Globe Pequot publishes some fine books in its ‘Off the Beaten Path series. . . . These books cover states that no other publisher covers thoroughly.”
—Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)
Synopsis
North Carolina Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of North Carolina that other guidebooks just don't offer.
About the Author
Sara Pitzer is a newspaper columnist and transplanted Yankee who has been traveling in and writing about the South since 1983. She is the author of Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina (Globe Pequot Press),