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

Patti DeLano (Author)

Book Description

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

Discover the Show Me State's more unusual attractions with this guide. Visit the ghostly ruins of the mansion at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, think small at the Toys and Miniatures Museum, and ogle the world's largest puzzle at Nancy Ballhagen's Puzzles in Lebanon.

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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!”
Discover a different side of the Show Me State! Visit Missouri’s own half-scale replica of Stonehenge, complete with an Anasazi solar calendar. Make friends with the alpaca at the Whirlwind Ranch in Lebanon, and take home a souvenir blanket made from 100 percent baby alpaca fiber. Or check out a 14-inch-high tree made of human hair at Leila’s Hair Museum, the only museum of its kind in the country. 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

Author Patti DeLano is a freelance travel writer and photographer who has lived in the Ozarks of Missouri. She has written Arkansas Off the Beaten Path and Kansas Off the Beaten Path, both from Globe Pequot.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: GPP Travel; 8th edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762742038
• ISBN-13: 978-0762742035
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,920,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Missouri

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!!!!, May 15, 2009

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Angela D. Thompson "Angie" (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Missouri Off the Beaten Path, 8th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

I'm from Missouri so I wondered what this book could tell me that I already didn't know! Guess what, IT DID! The book has led me to make a travel wish list to see some of the sights in Missouri that I didn't know exixted. Seperated by regions, more have more attractions that others. The author was very details in the region that she was from, which turns out to be the area we live in. My friend and I keep this book handy (on the living room coffee table) to spend our unfilled weekends or to use as a suggestion guide when family or friends come in from out of town. The book reads well and isn't too dry to read! I recommend the book!

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for unique travels, October 24, 2008

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Natalie M. Barnard "Mom too two" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Missouri Off the Beaten Path, 8th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

i got this book because we were heading to branson for a week long camping trip. we travelled with two eight year olds that were going to need to get out and move so i used this book to guide us across missouri and stopped a fun unique places that perked their curiousity. it really had some fun things and great suggestions - places i never would have found just tracing a driving path. great purchase!!