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.
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.
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Miguel’s Pizza: Hidden Treasure in the Woods of the Red River Gorge
When you love climbing, camping, and pizza, there’s no better place than Miguel’s Pizza
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How to Save Money on a Road Trip
38 ways to to spend less and experience more on your driving adventures.
Hiking Indiana Dunes National Park
See what it’s like to hike this treasure on the shores of Lake Michigan
100 Years of Chocolates and Beers at Harry’s Chocolate Shop
By Olivia Van Zelst When I walked into Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette, Indiana, my…
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How to Use Roadtrippers App & Website to Plan a Road Trip
This tool makes planning a road trip easy.
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Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown Lafayette
By Ranxin Quan I found this gallery shop by accident on my way to eat ramen.…
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EXPLORE TWO LANE GEMS
Author Theresa L. Goodrich pens eyes-wide-open love letters to America in the Two Lane Gems book series.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Mother Nature’s a magnificent artist with limitless creativity. Step into her gallery and get some fresh air.
TRAVEL TIPS
Save time, money, and aggravation with these travel tips, designed to make your exploration more fun.
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 a Road Trip
This tool makes planning a road trip easy.
How to Use Roadtrippers App & Website to Plan a Road TripRead More
Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth Highway
This scenic drive is short and open only a few months out of the…
Driving the Depression-Era Daring of Beartooth HighwayRead More
Hit the Road with this Epic Southwest USA Road Trip
Dreaming of hittin’ the road? Ride along on this road trip romp and discover…
Hit the Road with this Epic Southwest USA Road TripRead More
How to Find Places to Go on a Road Trip You’ll Love
Choosing road trip destinations can be difficult, but there are tips that make the…
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How to take your bicycle on a road trip
You don’t have to be an athlete to take your bicycle on a road…
Essential Free Road Trip Apps
A seasoned road trip enthusiast shares her essential free road trip apps.
Travel Planning Secret Weapon: The Visitors Bureau
The Visitors Bureau is a Local Tourist’s best friend.
How to be a Local Tourist with TripAdvisor Attractions
TripAdvisor Attractions allows you to book attractions, tours, and experiences directly from their platform.…
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TRAVEL THE U.S.A.
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.
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Our philosophy is all about making the world a better place through meaningful and fun experiences.