The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Robin McMacken (Author)

Book Description

Series: Off the Beaten Path Series | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

The Dakotas have been known to cast a spell on locals and visitors alike. Discover the magic of the Dakotas at an outdoor bandshell concert, with a visit to a museum dedicated to woodcarving, or by stopping at a showplace for Arabian horses.

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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

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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—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!”
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. Walk in Jesse James’s footsteps at Devil’s Gulch in Garretson, South Dakota; search for prehistoric fossils along the shores of Lake Oahe on the Missouri River; or visit a rare albino buffalo at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, 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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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; 6th edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762740515
• ISBN-13: 978-0762740512
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,263,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Travel > United States > States > North Dakota
  • #24 in Books > Travel > United States > States > South Dakota

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dakota tips, April 1, 2007

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Terry Logan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

Great source for additional possibilities when visiting the magical Dakotas. However, restaurants and lodging lean heavily to those who have plenty of money in their purse/wallet. For most of us, I would research these areas further. But it is outstanding for many possibilities to make a wonderful trip even better. Just don't expect it to cover much roadfood, wacky attractions or budget motels. VERY worthwhile still.

3.0 out of 5 stars Assumes you know the geography, May 6, 2010

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This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 7th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

The author wanders from attraction to attraction, sometimes for 3 or 4 pages, without telling the reader where he is. The reader has to look back several pages to see in what location the author started on this particular journey. Also, very little information on accomodations.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Seeing the Dakotas, January 12, 2007

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Victoria Summy "Read to You" (Austin Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

Off the Beaten Path-rather a so-so account of "what to see/do" in the Dakotas. I personally like the Moon Travel Series better as the format is easier to read and more consistent.