“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
Description
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 with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed.
- Ride over a pirate pistol-adorned bridge to swashbuckler Jean Lafitte's stomping grounds.
- Stop and smell the roses at the country's largest rose garden, the American Rose Center in Shreveport.
- Check out "America's Most Haunted City" and explore the historic cemeteries of New Orleans--if you dare!
Reviews
“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
“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
“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