Road Trip News & Views

Rest & Relaxation at Copperstone Inn

If you're looking for a romantic escape from Chicago, look no further than Copperstone Inn. Located on a sprawling property west of Rockford, the getaway is a short two-hour drive from Chicago, but...

The Local Tourist Haunted House Guide

My favorite time of year is near.  The time to love the feeling of fear.  Check out my recommendations below for my opinions of the best haunt shows.If you would like your haunted attraction listed...

Win 4 Tickets To WIIL Rock Fest This Saturday!

I love music and there's nothing more exciting to me than checking out my favorite rock bands surrounded by thousands of other music-loving fans.  This weekend there's a perfect opportunity to do...
Day 13 tripometer reading for the Local Tourist on Route 66

Day 13 Recap: Flagstaff to Santa Fe

Here's our Day 13 recap. We traveled from Flagstaff to Santa Fe. There's a bridge to nowhere, the Continental Divide and Tow Mater, among others. Listen in for our Combos cheesy moment of the day,...
Day 12 tripometer reading for the Local Tourist on Route 66

Day 12 Recap: Santa Monica to Flagstaff

Here's our Day 12 recap. We start the second half of our trip from the West end of Route 66, Santa Monica. We talk about Neon, Beer made with Spruce tips and Altitude. Listen in for our Combos cheesy...
Day 10 & 11 tripometer reading for the Local Tourist on Route 66

Day 10 & 11 Recap: Kingman to Santa Monica

Here's our Day 10 & 11 recap. There was so much to see on Route 66, even in the Mojave Desert and we reach the turnaround point for us on this trip, Santa Monica!  Listen in for our Combos cheesy...
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(Im)Perfect Timing

If you want to document a journey getting the timing right is a challenge. When you're traveling you're busy, well, traveling, getting from point A to point B, and you're also recording what happens...
Day 9 tripometer reading for the Local Tourist on Route 66

Day 9 Recap: Albuquerque to Kingman

Here's our Day 9 recap. Lots of driving to do and things to stop and see. No Ghost town in this podcast. It's all about restorations and perservation.  Listen in for our Combos cheesy moment of the...
Day 8 tripometer reading for the Local Tourist on Route 66

Day 8 Recap: Amarillo to Albuquerque

Here's our Day 8 recap. We got Charlie back, so we get from "A" to "A" as quickly as we can while still enjoying the sights of the Mother Road. Listen in for our Combos cheesy moment of the day, our...
Welcome to Amarillo sign

Day 5, 6 & 7 Recap: Amarillo

Here's our Day 5, 6 & 7 recap. Why three days in one recap? We talk about that. We spent some more time in Amarillo. The people of Amarillo are so wonderful, it's difficult not to talk about it....

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