Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different,Louisiana Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pelican State you never knew existed with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. ·Grab a quick bite (to eat) and a peek at the baby vampire bats at the Transylvania General Store ·Ride over a pirate pistol–adorned bridge to swashbuckler Jean Lafitte’s stomping grounds ·Explore a colorful garden of good and evil in the Chauvin Sculpture Garden So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

“To learn more about our own state, buy a copy of Gay Martin’s guidebook. . . . [I]t qualifies as a bible for those who want to roam the roads of Louisiana.” —Times-Picayune, New Orleans * Times-Picayune *
“A conversational, in-depth, parish-by-parish guide to towns and attractions.” —Louisiana Life magazine
“Nowhere in the United States are there more unique places than in Louisiana. . . . I’ve been back there twice, and this guide makes me want more.” —Endless Vacation magazine * Endless Vacation *
“Designed to bring the traveler into contact with Louisiana culture and traditions . . . this is an important adjunct to any standard guide to the state.” —Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *
“Designed to bring the traveler into contact with Louisiana culture and traditions . . . this is an important adjunct to any standard guide to the state.” —Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *

Jackie Sheckler Finch is the author of several guidebooks, including Insiders’ Guide to Nashville. An award-winning journalist and photographer, she was named the Mark Twain Travel Writer of the Year a record four times by the Midwest Travel Writers Association.