The Local Tourist provides inspiration for your next adventure, focusing on road trips, culture, history, the great outdoors, and destinations large and small.
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.
Recently on TLT
Read my latest adventures and travel tips.
- The Captivating Allure of Scottsdale, Arizona
- Things to do in Chicago on a Budget: 26 Tips to Save Money in Chicago
- A Groovy Getaway: 14 Cool Things To Do on Kelleys Island
- A Door County Love Letter: How this Cancer Survivor got Her Life Back at Death’s Door
- Legends and Lore: Driving the Iconic Great River Road In Illinois
- Frosty Treats, Cheese Curds, and Burgers in Bed: a Romantic Getaway in Sheboygan
Explore the Heartland of America
One scenic drive at a time.
Ready to hit the road? Don’t miss this action-packed anthology highlighting the best road trips in the Midwest. Explore storied highways and byways, including Route 66, the Great River Road, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Lincoln Highway, and many more.
From canyons in Kansas to authentic fish boils in Wisconsin to North America’s largest powwow in Nebraska, you’ll be astounded by how many cool things there are to see in these twelve states.
The Local Tourist began as a Chicago guide in 2002. Explore the Windy City and fall in love.
Road Trips
There’s nothing like hittin’ the road for a great adventure! Check out these guides before you venture out.
- Legends and Lore: Driving the Iconic Great River Road In Illinois
- A Dozen States, Dozens of Scenic Drives: Midwest Road Trip Adventures
- San Diego to Seattle in 8 Days: a Pacific Coast Road Trip Adventure
- 14 Day Chicago to Denver Road Trip Adventure with a side of Colorado Springs
- 13 Best Road Trip Apps: plan your road trip, save money, book hotels, and more
- Packing Tips for Road Trips: 46 Road Trip Essentials
Mother Nature’s a magnificent artist with limitless creativity.
Step into her gallery and get some fresh air.
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Hi. My name’s Theresa and I’m The Local Tourist. Have we met? Well, then, please allow me to introduce myself.
Destination Guides
Go beyond the standard “what to do” with these in-depth destination guides.
- The Captivating Allure of Scottsdale, Arizona
- A Groovy Getaway: 14 Cool Things To Do on Kelleys Island
- A Door County Love Letter: How this Cancer Survivor got Her Life Back at Death’s Door
- Frosty Treats, Cheese Curds, and Burgers in Bed: a Romantic Getaway in Sheboygan
- Chicago in Winter will Warm Your Heart
- 30 Fun Things to do in Yuma Arizona
Our philosophy is all about making the world a better place through meaningful and fun experiences.
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