Off the Beaten Path Indiana: A guide to Unique Places - Softcover

Thomas, Phyllis

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Synopsis

Read of natural wonders and man-made splendors, irreplaceable slices of Americana and futuristic marvels, and places stately and sublime. Indiana offers the weird and wacky, as well as a cornucopia of attractions, restaurants, and inns.

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About the Author

Phyllis Thomas is a freelance journalist and researcher. She lives in Bloomington, and has lived in Indiana all her life.

From the Back Cover

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see - if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"
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. Browse through the world's largest private collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia; experience the thrill of body-flying in a vertical wind tunnel; or visit the cleverly designed exhibits of the renowned Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

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"Built in 1917 as a planned worker community for a steel company that has long since vanished, Marktown is a historic district that is home to some 650 residents. Marktown's two-story stucco homes, all in Tudor Revival style and painted in pastels for color and variety, line narrow streets that were once given mention in Robert Ripley's 'Believe It or Not' column. Ripley, chronicler of the unique, noted that Marktown residents used the streets as walkways and parked their cars on the sidewalks."

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