off the beaten track

Idioms  

1. An unusual route or destination, as in We found a great vacation spot, off the beaten track. This term alludes to a well-worn path trodden down by many feet and was first recorded in 1860, although the phrase beaten track was recorded in 1638 in reference to the usual, unoriginal way of doing something.

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Example Sentences

Jay Curtis is used to getting off the beaten track and exploring unusual sights with his drone - but even he was surprised to spot a 24-metre ship grounded off the west Wales coast.

From BBC

It is also a lever for encouraging tourism into an area far off the beaten track.

From Barron's

The moral: Whenever possible, get off the beaten track.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryan agreed, saying: "The places they visit are glorious and wonderful, and so often off the beaten track. I think they show us places we often wouldn’t see on TV."

From BBC

The town is so off the beaten track, the loudest sound is cows mooing in the distance.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• confined
• deserted
• detached
• hidden
• lonely
• outlying
• remote
• secluded
• segregated
• unusual