Summit a Fourteener the Easy Way: Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Ride to the top of America’s Mountain aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
The SPAM Museum: Everything You Wanted to Know (and more) about the (In)Famous Canned Meat
You’ll have a whole new appreciation for canned meat when you visit the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota.
Road Trip Food: What to eat, What to Pack, and How to Save Money
Everything you want to know about eating on a road trip.
The Eleventh House and Spot Tavern: Lafayette’s “Brew-for-One” Business
Discover a two-for-one stop at The Eleventh House coffee shop and Spot Tavern bar in Lafayette, Indiana
Wolf Park: A Unique Animal Experience in Indiana
Wolf Park is a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to saving wolves that’s open to the public with tours, both group and private.
All About the Indianapolis Bottleworks District
Check out all the things you can do in the Bottleworks District.
Triple XXX: Purdue Athletics’ Biggest Fan
Local West Lafayette diner, Triple XXX, has been sharing and creating history with Purdue Athletics for decades.
Around the World at The Whittaker Inn
With easy access to Purdue and I-65, Whittaker Inn is not only a convenient place to stay in West Lafayette. It’s also like a trip around the world.
A Short Walk in Lincoln Park: Discover this Free Park and Zoo
Take a walk in Lincoln Park and you’ll discover a few of the free things to do in this Chicago treasure.
General Lew Wallace + Lane Place: Crawfordsville’s History and its Worldwide Impact
A lifelong resident finds historical things to do in Crawfordsville Indiana.
Café Smilga: A Taste of Eastern Europe in Illinois
A Lithuanian immigrant shares why Café Smilga reminds her of home.
Unique Destinations, Road Trips, and how to be a Local Tourist: Top Articles of 2021
What. A. Year. eh? In my nearly twenty years of publishing The Local Tourist, I’ve never done a “Top 10” list of most popular articles. I have no idea why not, but …