North Carolina Off the Beaten Path®

Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Tar Heel State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. 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 from Charlotte, and Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham, all published by Globe Pequot Press. Sara Pitzer is a newspaper columnist and transplanted Yankee who has been traveling in and writing about the South since 1983. She is the author of Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina (Globe Pequot Press).