Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Indiana Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hoosier State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Experience pioneer life at Connor Prairie's authentic 1800s settlement, one of the nation's top living museums. Visit a replica of the Batcave inside Elkhart's Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, which chronicles the history of these comic book characters from 1930s to present day. Hikes the trails through Portland Arch State Nature Preserve and marvel at the natural bridge that gave this national landmark its name. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path. Jackie Sheckler Finch is the author of several guidebooks. An award-winning journalist and photographer, she was named Travel Writer of the Year a record four times by Midwest Travel Writers Association. She lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Indiana Off the Beaten Path show you the Hoosier State you never knew existed. Check out the world’s largest ball of paint in Alexandria, crunch through dozens of tasty flavored pickles at Sechler’s Pickle Factory in St. Joe, or get up close and personal with more than a dozen vintage and military aircraft at the Hoosier Air Museum near Auburn. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Completely new tenth edition! Illinois Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Illinois Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Illinois that other guidebooks just don't offer.

Cafe Indiana is both a guide to Indiana’s hometown mom-and-pop restaurants and a reclamation and celebration of small-town Midwest culture. The hungry diner looking for adventure and authenticity can use Cafe Indiana simply as a guide to the state’s quintessential eats: the best fiddlers, macaroni and cheese, soup beans, and beef Manhattan. But Stuttgen also captures the spirit of the locals, bringing to life the people whose stories give the book—and the food—its soul. Over plates of chicken and noodles, fried bologna sandwiches, and sugar cream pie, folks are crafting community at the Main Street eatery. In Cafe Indiana, Hoosiers and out-of-staters alike are invited to pull out a chair and sit a spell.

Like its predecessor, the second edition of Wild Indiana is a highly personal guide to some of our state's finest outdoor destinations. There really are beaches, prairies, old growth forest, and striking rock formations scattered around Indiana. This book will show you how to go and see many of those places and give you some idea of what you might experience once you get there.Included are brief profiles of about 220 destinations, 344 maps, 70 illustrations, innumerable facts, and more than a few opinions formed during thirty-plus years of exploring Indiana. Each destination profile includes GPS coordinates, detailed driving directions, a finder map, and a brief narrative description. Trail sketches accompany more than 120 of the destination accounts.Wild Indiana is a sampler, not a complete directory of the state's natural areas. Thankfully, Indiana has so many interesting destinations that a person might wish for several lifetimes just to explore them all, and numerous organizations are constantly adding to the inventory. It's a wonderful problem to have. Take advantage of it!

Michigan Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Michigan Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Michigan that other guidebooks just don't offer.