Florida Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Diana Gleasner (Author), Bill Gleasner (Author)

Book Description

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

Discover Florida's unique and offbeat treasures in this guide to the Sunshine State--explore the undeveloped beaches of Shell Island, pilot your own airboat through wild cypress swamps in Kissimmee, tour greenhouses full of multicolored cacti, and much more.

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From the Back Cover

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 Florida Off the Beaten Path show you the Sunshine State you never knew existed. Experience weightlessness at Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science, pilot an airboat through Kissimmee's wild cypress swamps, swim with bottlenose dolphins at Marineland in St. Augustine, or explore Florida Caverns State Park's underground rock formations. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

About the Author

Diana and Bill Gleasner, an award-winning writer/photographer team, have 32 published books to their credit as well as hundreds of journal and magazine articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; 9th edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741988
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741984
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,453,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Off the Beaten Path, December 18, 2007

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C. Edwards "Wilderness Trekker" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This is the second book that I have purchased in this series. I previous had the 1993 edition but while planning a trip to Tallahassee-St Marks recently, I realized that the area codes had changed and a recommended restaurant (Posey's) washed away in a hurricane a few years ago. The short coming of this book is that it's too small.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as the title says, March 3, 2009

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J. K. Dresser (High Springs, FLUnited States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

Living in North Florida I'm interested in some of the less commercial places to visit in the state. This book does a nice job of giving you ideas. The state park sysem is heavily featured as it should be. The Florida state park system has many excellant parks. If you are looking for shopping and entertainment this is not the book you want. This book features more 'do it yourself' places. If you like the outdoors and want to get off the interstate bring this book with you.

1.0 out of 5 stars This book will keep you on the well beaten path, June 2, 2009

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Ana C. Samayoa - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

As a 9 month resident of south Florida, I got this book to help me come up with ideas on what to do that would be far from the typical tourist track. My husband and I are avid campers/hikers and leave our area frequently to explore our new state.

I found this book put me on the well beaten path, the Ft Myers section in particular was disapointing, sending us to the heavily touristed island of Sanibel and other common attractions in the area.

The southeast section, where we live, is also full of well known museums and attactions. Although the book does include many of the state parks and wildlife management reserves, it doesn't include the ones that are less visited by tourists.