Uncover North Dakota and South Dakota's best-kept secrets, such as the Corn Palace in Mitchell (where thousands of bushels of corn, wheat, grain, and grasses are used to create beautifully decorated mosaics) or the Fort Seward Wagon Train--a one-week wagon train reenactment.
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"Spiced with anecdotes, both personal and historical, that convey [the author's] deep connection to an area of the country that is truly 'off the beaten path.'"
--The Bloomsbury Review
--The Bloomsbury Review
"Spiced with anecdotes, both personal and historical, that convey [the author's] deep connection to an area of the country that is truly 'off the beaten path.'"
--The Bloomsbury Review
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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 - 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!”
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path show you the Peace Garden and Mount Rushmore States you never knew existed. Trace part of Lewis and Clark’s route along the Missouri River; try pheasant ravioli at Minerva’s in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; or pay a visit to the world’s largest Holstein-cow replica in New Salem, North Dakota. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path show you the Peace Garden and Mount Rushmore States you never knew existed. Trace part of Lewis and Clark’s route along the Missouri River; try pheasant ravioli at Minerva’s in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; or pay a visit to the world’s largest Holstein-cow replica in New Salem, North Dakota. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not much to compare,
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This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 4th: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)
My family was recently transferred to North Dakota with the Air Force. Before we moved we wanted to learn more about it, since we had never been here. It was very difficult to find ANYTHING in print about North Dakota. I finally found an older copy of this book in a book store in Anchorage, AK, and then went on-line and ordered the new edition.While I think this book is pretty decent, I wish I could find a book with more pictures. While North Dakota is hardly considered a popular tourist destination, there IS some pretty scenery. I think this book would be better if they added some sections with pictures. Otherwise, the book is pretty good. I would recommend it to anyone considering travel in North Dakota (or South Dakota, it also has a section on that state), but then again I have not come across a single other book that focuses on North Dakota as much.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Light, good guidebook,
This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 5th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)
I used this guidebook for a visit to the Black Hills of South Dakota. If there's a more interesting place to visit than the Black Hills I haven't found it. The scenery is great, the wildlife abundant, and the history is fascinating. For example, the guidebook led me to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Red Cloud Heritage Center and Red Cloud's grave. (Red Cloud was a Dakota chief who defeated the U.S. army in 1868 and forced a withdrawal from Indian lands.) On a different level, the book also led me to Kevin Costner's casino and restaurant in Deadwood, as well as Will Bill Hickok's grave in the same town.
The guidebook divides the Dakotas into six regions and lists interesting places to stay, old-time restaurants, museums and art galleries, annual events, and assorted trivia. Sidebars recount tidbits of Dakota history, especially tales of its cowboys and Indians. This guidebook is light and small and well-organized and all you need to find your way to interesting spots, especially if you're the sort of person who's allergic to shopping malls and cooker-cutter hotels and restaurants Smallchief
2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I learned a lot of new things about my home state,
By "imtjaysmom" (Edinburg, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading all about the Dakotas. I plan on traveling to learn more about my roots. This book will really help me plan my travels.
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