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Welcome to The Local Tourist

We have a simple goal: we want you to experience the fascination of a tourist while feeling the comfort of the local. Our primary focus is on things to do in Chicago with satellite sites in Milwaukee and San Diego. Now, we're expanding to cover even more tourist destinations. Stay tuned as we help you be a Local Tourist, no matter where you are!

Road Trip Series: How to Save Money on Gas

Gas is one of the biggest expenses of any road trip. If you're taking a road trip, here's how you can use a free app to find the best gas prices and save money.

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The Local Tourist's Guide to Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden is an oasis in the northern Chicago suburb of Glencoe. The 385-acre attraction features over 2.5 million plants that represent nearly 10,000 varieties.

The Local Tourist's Guide to Navy Pier

The Local Tourist's Guide to Navy Pier is the ultimate resource for one of Chicago's most popular attractions.

The Local Tourist's Guide to the Chicago Air & Water Show

This is the most comprehensive, ultimate guide to the Chicago Air & Water Show available. Includes where to watch, who's performing, how to get there, and where to stay.

Recent News & Views

Chicago

Chuy's Brings Fresh, Authentic Tex-Mex to Chicago

Chuy’s - the Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant known for its made-from-scratch dishes, fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas, and fun-loving, eclectic atmosphere – opened its first Chicagoland locatio

Chicago

Defend The Dog, FREE HOT DOGS with Gulden's Mustard

I have a pretty fun story for you which ends with FREE HOT DOGS.

Chicago

Vive La France!

This year's Bastille Day brought with it many a celebration of all things French, including the opening of Lakeview's newest food scene addition, French bakery Maison Marcel. Vive La France!

Chicago

Artango brings the true spirit of Buenos Aires to Chicago

In Lincoln Square you can experience a superb, sultry, and sexy version of traditional Argentine tango culture at Artango Bar & Steakhouse.

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Road Trip Series: How to Save Money on Gas

Gas is one of the biggest expenses of any road trip. If you're taking a road trip, here's how you can use a free app to find the best gas prices and save money.

Chicago

Wrigley BBQ is the real deal for some of Chicago’s best barbecue

At Wrigley BBQ, the fresh meats are rubbed with a homemade spice blend then wood smoked for up to 20 hours over oak, apple, hickory & cherry woods. It is the real deal. Made with love.

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How to Survive an Epic Road Trip Without Killing Your Partner

Our night in Winslow was gloriously uneventful. We booked a cheap motel instead of camping as originally planned, found a local pizza buffet, and by 8 o’clock I was in bed. GLORIOUS, I tell you.

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