The Local Tourist digs deep into destinations with passion and insight, focusing on culture, history, the great outdoors, and tips on how to enjoy it all.
The Local Tourist has a simple goal:
to help you experience the fascination of a tourist while feeling the comfort of the local, no matter where you are.
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Road Trips
There’s nothing like hittin’ the road for a great adventure! Check out these guides before you venture out.
An Ode to the Luxurious Ford Expedition Platinum Max
Is it possible to be in love with an SUV? It must be, because I am smitten with the Ford Expedition Platinum Max.
46 Road Trip Essentials for an AMAZING Adventure (Includes free checklist)
Ready to hit the road? Make sure you’ve got these road trip essentials.
How to Travel as a Couple – and Still Like Each Other When You Get Home
Whether you’re taking an epic road trip or a quick weekend jaunt, here’s how to travel as a couple with your relationship intact.
Ultimate Road Trip Planner
Experience the freedom of the open road with this Ultimate Road Trip Planner. Find out what to do before you go, your road trip essentials, the best road trip apps, and more.
How to use GasBuddy App to Find the Best Gas Prices
One of the biggest expenses of any road trip is gas.
How to Stay Safe on a Road Trip in 2021
Tips for taking a road trip and keeping it safe during a pandemic.
Mother Nature’s a magnificent artist with limitless creativity.
Step into her gallery and get some fresh air.
Destination Guides
Go beyond the standard “what to do” with these in-depth destination guides.
Being a Local Tourist in Elgin Illinois
Straddling the Fox River about 40 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin is a city rich with history, art, shopping, and the great outdoors. Dining and drinking options abound, and while…
Hendricks County, Indiana: Small Town Charm, Big City Convenience
Hendricks County, Indiana, may be right next to the state’s largest city, but it’s got none of that suburban feel.
The Captivating Allure of Scottsdale, Arizona
Visit a desert land that draws artists, creative chefs, talented winemakers and brewers, and anyone enchanted by the great outdoors.
A Tasty Tour of Bloomington Indiana
Getting an education in great food and drink in the college town where I was born.
Becoming Brown County: the Making of a Tourist Destination
Brown County, Indiana draws visitors because of its natural beauty, but if it weren’t for a bunch of artists it might never have happened.
Iowa City: A Literary Destination in the Heart of the Midwest
Discover why Iowa City is a destination for any literary lover.
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