North Carolina Off the Beaten Path®

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Connecticut Off the Beaten Path shows you the Nutmeg State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. - Tour the historic sites of the Thames River Heritage Park by water taxi in New London and Groton. - Savor an authentic farm-to-table meal from Lost Acres Orchards in Granby. - Experience hands-on fun at The Children's Museum (Hartford) or the Discovery Museum and Planetarium (Bridgeport). So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

James L. Hoffman is a freelance writer and North Carolina native. He lives in Gastonia, just outside Charlotte, with his wife, Bonnie. Hoffman is also the author of Fun with the Family in North Carolina, Day Trips: The Carolinas, Day Trips from Charlotte, and Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham, all published by Globe Pequot.