The following sites are great sources of information when you’re in your hometown, but are perhaps even more useful when you are on the road. As most travelers know, you can usually have more fun if you “go local,” discovering the places where the locals hang out and doing what the locals do. In a jiffy, you can go to one of the sites below, type in the city/state where you are located, and find out the local time, local TV listings, local weather, news and classified ads, and local events … no matter where you are. Maybe your car was acting funny on the highway? Find local auto repair shops quickly, as well as their ratings and user reviews. Want to find a B&B for the night? A local search will turn up one with every amenity you desire, again with the no-surprise bonus of user ratings and reviews. Whether you are in town, or out of town, a local search can satisfy your every craving and give you ideas for unexpected adventures.
- Local.Yahoo.com (http://www.local.yahoo.com)
- Local.com (http://www.Local.com/)
- CityGuide.aol.com (http://cityguide.aol.com/)
- YellowPages.com (http://www.yellowpages.com)
- TVlistings.com (http://www.TVlistings.com/)