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.
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HOW TO BE A LOCAL TOURIST
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.
ROAD TRIPS
There’s nothing like hittin’ the road for a great adventure! Check out these guides before you venture out.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Mother Nature’s a magnificent artist with limitless creativity. Step into her gallery and get some fresh air.
EXPLORE TWO LANE GEMS
Author Theresa L. Goodrich pens eyes-wide-open love letters to America in the Two Lane Gems book series.
TRAVEL TIPS
Save time, money, and aggravation with these travel tips, designed to make your exploration more fun.
How to Stay Safe on a Road Trip in 2021
Tips for taking a road trip and keeping it safe during a pandemic.
50 Tips for Planning an AMAZING Road Trip
Anxious to hit the road? Check out these tips for planning your perfect driving…
A Dozen States, Dozens of Scenic Drives: Announcing Midwest Road Trip Adventures
Explore scenic drives in the heartland of America with experts from the Midwest Travel…
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An Illinois Road Trip Adventure: Route 66
What it’s like to drive the Illinois stretch of the Mother Road solo, and…
How to Save Money on a Road Trip
38 ways to to spend less and experience more on your driving adventures.
How to Use Roadtrippers App & Website to Plan an Amazing Road Trip
This tool makes planning a road trip easy.
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Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth Highway
This scenic drive is short and open only a few months out of the…
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TRAVEL THE U.S.A.
RECENTLY ON THE LOCAL TOURIST
Read our latest adventures and tips.
Everything Lakeside at Lake Lawn Resort
Looking for a great getaway? Look no further than Lake Lawn Resort on Delavan Lake in…
How to Stay Safe on a Road Trip in 2021
Tips for taking a road trip and keeping it safe during a pandemic.
Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself
Hi. My name’s Theresa and I’m The Local Tourist. Have we met? Well, then, please allow…
50 Tips for Planning an AMAZING Road Trip
Anxious to hit the road? Check out these tips for planning your perfect driving adventure.
Sparkling Isolation – Day 248
Down the rabbit hole. One of the most pervasive phrases I have heard – and used…
Sparkling Isolation – Days 151 through 247
I’m still here. At the beginning of the pandemic, I don’t think most of us thought…
EXPLORE CHICAGO
Since 2002, we’ve been covering the Windy City. Visit our Chicago site to find things to do, restaurants, events, musings, and more.
THIS IS A HAPPY PLACE
Our philosophy is all about making the world a better place through meaningful and fun experiences.