Maine Off the Beaten Path, 8th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Tom Seymour (Author), Wayne Curtis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Off the Beaten Path Series | Publication Date: May 13, 2008

From a center for contemporary art to a nineteenth-century resort, Maine abounds with unexpected finds. Let this indispensable guide lead you to unique museums, acres and acres of parks and public lands, and one-of-a-kind shops.

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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 Maine Off the Beaten Path show you the Pine Tree State you never knew existed.

 

Spend an afternoon rummaging through the goods at Elmer's Barn. Escape busy Portland and take a hike through Pineland. Explore the famous Old Town Canoe Company. Take a walk across Wiggly Bridge - one of the world’s smallest suspension bridges.

 

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

Wayne Curtis moved to Maine from Washington, D.C., in 1987. Since arriving, he has explored the state by car, foot, canoe, mountain bike, ski, and sea kayak. He has contributed articles to the New York Times, Yankee, Outside Magazine, and National Geographic Traveler. He lives in Eastport, Maine.

Tom Seymour is a freelance journalist who lives in Waldo, Maine. He has authored several books including Fishing Maine, Hiking Maine, and Foraging New England, all by The Globe Pequot Press.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; 8th edition (May 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762747897
• ISBN-13: 978-0762747894
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #928,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Maine

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vacationland from Portland to Presque Isle ~ An unique perspective, March 22, 2009

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This review is from: Maine Off the Beaten Path, 8th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

If you've ever traveled Interstate 95 trying to enter Maine on any given summer holiday weekend, you've probably wished you'd stayed home except for the fact that the lure of Maine's vacationland can be overwhelmingly pleasant. It seems like the entire east coast verges along this highway and ends up in a bottleneck at those darned toll booths. From the rugged rocky coast to the remote Allagash region, the beauty and fun is unparalleled.

The canoes and kayaks atop the cars, the bicycles on the back and the hundreds of recreational vehicles heavily hint toward their occupant's destinations, while others most likely have been poring over guidebooks to find something a tad different to experience on their holiday. This guidebook has been revised many times in an attempt to help people find those "unique places" not often found on a map or easily accessible website.

I pored over this guidebook and thoroughly enjoyed my "trip." There are many unique places listed, but if you are thinking of extremely remote areas, this book would not be what you are looking for as I would say that most of the places are fairly accessible. Lodging, top area annual events, historical vignettes, and many other tidbits of information are included. Whether you are interested in visiting museums, checking out breweries or hiking the more remote region of Deboullie Mountain you'll want to check out this guide.