Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Virginia Off the Beaten Path show you the Old Dominion State you never knew existed. Take a trip back in time along the Mount Vernon Trail. Play on the Upton Hill Regional Mini Golf Course, where youll find one of the longest miniature holes in the world. Blast off at the Air Power Park, with its outdoor exhibit of missiles, rockets, and military aircraft. 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
Virginia 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, Virginia Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Virginia that other guidebooks just don't offer.
About the Author
Judy Colbert is an award-winning author and photographer, Judy has had articles and photos appear in Washingtonian, McCalls, USA Today, AAA World, and more than 500 other publications. Judy has spoken about travel on hundreds of radio and television shows including Good Morning, America. In 1991 she was honored as Travel Writer of the Year by the Maryland Office of Tourism. She is the author of Maryland & Delaware Off the Beaten Path (Globe Pequot Press) and Insiders' Guide to Baltimore (Globe Pequot Press).