Introducing Lonely Planet's Offbeat North America

Our latest release Offbeat North America explores 100 extraordinary places that are far from the tourist trail, allowing travelers to enjoy unique adventures and crowd-free experiences. This beautifully designed coffee table book is a follow up from our hugely successful first edition Offbeat, which explores off the beaten track destinations worldwide. 

Lonely Planet’s Gift and Illustrated Publisher Becca Hunt gives us a sneak peak inside Offbeat North America, which supplies readers with exciting alternatives to over-touristed destinations, lesser-known hidden gems, first-timer tips, reasons to go, expert trip planning advice, and so much more. 



Inside Offbeat North America:

  • 100 lesser-known places with hidden gems from each of the USA's 50 states, along with Canada, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic
  • Features 25 additional bonus offbeat destinations to put on your radar including Clear Lake in California, Stehekin in Washington, Boone in North Carolina, and more
  • Go if you like comparisons offering magnificent alternatives to over-populated sites and landmarks 
  • Amazing crowd-free experiences accompany each destination
  • Insider knowledge on how your visit can make a positive impact on local businesses
  • Helpful tips for first-time travelers
  • Expert advice on why you should go, when you should go and how to get there 
  • Presented in a beautiful hardcover format with striking photography, practical planning information and handy locator maps

Digital Assets

Video Trailer

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Photography

Download a suite of high resolution photographs featuring beautiful images of our latest release Offbeat North America. These photographs feature internal and externals of the book and can be used to promote the product on your website and social media channels.

Look Insides

Internal spreads that provide a preview of the book's content and can be uploaded to online store product pages.

PR & Media

The release of Lonely Planet's Offbeat North America is being supported by a campaign that includes:

  • Significant media and PR outreach targeting broadsheet, long lead lifestyle, activity and travel media
  • Extracts and interviews
  • Broadcast appearances

Releasing from May 2024 

ISBN 9781837582242
Format Hardback, Full colour, 328 Pages
Dimensions 270 x 230mm | 9.06" x 10.63"
RRP AUD $64.99 | GBP £32.99 | NZD $70.00 | USD $45.00