off\ the\ beaten\ track

off\ the\ beaten\ track
adv. phr.
Not well known or often used; not gone to or seen by many people; unusual.

The theater is off the beaten track.

We are looking for a vacation spot that is off the beaten track.

Compare: out of the way

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