Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places

Off the Beaten Path

by Judy Colbert

Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover the hidden places in Maryland and Delaware that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 256 pages, maps, illustrations)

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

Judy Colbert is a longtime resident of Maryland. An award-winning freelance writer and photographer. She has appeared on "Good Morning America," and Arthur Frommer's "Almanac of Travel."

Reviews

[Karen Lovett]

Preparing for a road trip to Assateague Island. Now I've included Delaware in my travel plans, thanks to this guide.

[Colleen]

Honestly, I wasn't too thrilled. As a Marylander, I didn't expect to find a ton of new spots but I was disappointed at a few glaring omissions (Bengie's drive in movie theater in Baltimore County, St. Mary's College of Maryland though Historic St. Mary's City is mentioned, and Port Deposit in Cecil County).

My biggest gripe with this book is that the Delaware section was a complete afterthought... the section of Sussex County (southernmost county) is laughable. What about Holt's Landing State Park? Delaware Seashore State Park? Dogfish Head Brewery? There are towns other than Lewes....try mentioning Millville, Roxana, Milford, Bridgeville, Seaford, Dewey, etc....

[Elizabeth]

As heard on "Midday" on WYPR.

[Margaret Skrivseth]

This is a great guidebook. I would recommend getting the latest edition, though. This was a few years out of date but still really helpful.