Wisconsin Off the Beaten Path, 7th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Martin Hintz (Author), Pam Percy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Off the Beaten Path Series | Publication Date: June 1, 2004

Uncover secluded hideaways in Wisconsin. Check out a 67-foot-high tree made of wagon wheels; view the world's largest four-sided clock, the biggest penny, and most massive loon; and wander among 200 concrete statues of cowboys, Native Americans, animals, and other items at Wisconsin Concrete Park in Phillips.

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"Martin Hintz fills in the miles with meaning and flavor."--Gary Knowles, former director of the bureau of communications, Wisconsin Tourism Development

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 cutlural 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 Wisconsin Off the Beaten Path show you the Badger State you never knew existed. Hunt for the Cornish Knockers at the Badger Mine Museum, pay a visit to the Houdini Historical Center in Appleton, or see the world's largest muskie soaring above the trees at Hayward's National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. 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: 208 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 7th edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762729694
• ISBN-13: 978-0762729692
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 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: #3,025,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recreational travel in Wisconsin? Don't leave home with it!, May 4, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wisconsin Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)

Now in a fully updated and expanded fifth edition, Martin and Daniel Hintz's Wisconsin: Off The Beaten Path continues to be the premier guide to the unique places of the Badger state, often referred to as "America's Dairyland". Like the earlier editions of this invaluable guide and reference, Wisconsin: Off The Beaten Path is replete with detailed, user- friendly maps; chapter listings of restaurants, accommodations, annual events and popular attractions; a "fact block" provider at-a-glance information about the state including major newspapers, recommended reading for kids, public transportation, climate overview, population figures, and fun facts. Wisconsin: Off The Beaten Path is enhanced with numerous sidebars listing historical facts, geographical tidbits, stories and legends about various attractions, trivia, suggested day trips, and first-person anecdotes about the authors' experiences while researching their guide. Whether you are a vacationing traveler just passing through, or a born-and-bred native looking on a little recreational excursion, don't leave home for any Wisconsin destination without your own trusty copy of Wisconsin: Off The Beaten Path.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting travel guide to enriching one's WI vacation, September 6, 2002

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This review is from: Wisconsin Off the Beaten Path, 6th: A Guide to Unique Places (Paperback)

Now in a completely updated sixth edition, Wisconsin Off The Beaten Path: A Guide To Unique Places is an exciting travel guide to enriching one's Wisconsin vacation, whether one is relaxing for a single afternoon or weeks on end. Divided by region, and offering maps, unusual accommodations and attractions, as well as lists of county and state parks and unique museums, Wisconsin Off The Beaten Path is an excellent and enthusiastically recommended guide for any Wisconsin native looking for an entertaining day trip or weekend adventure, as well as the out-of-state vacationer looking for something fresh and new in what the Badger State has to offer!