The definition of off the beaten path refers to something or somewhere that is out of the way or out of a central, popular or touristy area. An example of off the beaten path is a restaurant that is in a side alley off the main street of a city.

What does get off the beaten path mean?

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.

How do you get off the beaten path?