Earthy finds. Local favorites.
Find the places locals would send you.
Explore free, curated maps for eating, shopping, staying, and playing—plus exclusive deals from independent places worth the detour.
Launching with Central Missouri's best independent stops.
This weekend
Follow a trail, claim a perk, meet your new favorite place.
What to expect
Useful, honest, and proudly independent.
Curated, not crowded
We choose places that fit each map instead of turning every business into another pin.
Paid placement stays clear
Featured listings and sponsors are identified, while recommendations remain selective.
Free for explorers
Consumers can open and share every public map without paying a subscription.
More than a dot on a map
Maps built around plans people actually make.
Local Lore packages independent businesses into timely, shareable adventures—then gives each stop a practical way to turn discovery into a visit.
The Ultimate Girls' Day Road Trip
Coffee, brunch, boutiques, flowers, and one very good reason to take the long way home.
The deal
Exclusive local deals
Every featured business adds a useful perk, giving people a reason to save the map and come back.
For businesses
Trackable discovery
Offers help businesses connect Local Lore visibility with visits and purchases—not just impressions.
Business placements
Get found at decision time.
Reach people choosing where to eat, shop, stay, or play. Start with a credible listing, then add visibility when it makes sense.
Map Listing
A durable presence for selected independent businesses.
$199/year
- Business details and map pin
- Placement in a relevant category
- Local Lore nomination badge
Local Legend
Ongoing visibility for businesses ready to stand out.
$49/month
- Everything in Map Listing
- Featured profile treatment
- Exclusive Local Lore deal
- Shareable “We Made the Map” graphic
Featured Pin + Offer
Prominent placement paired with a compelling, trackable perk.
$99/month
- Priority pin treatment
- Featured offer callout
- Placement in eligible mini maps
- Campaign reporting when available
Category sponsorships, road-trip itineraries, reels, passports, and presenting sponsorships are quoted separately based on scope.
Good to know
How Local Lore works
Put a great place on the map
Know a local legend? Tell us where to look.
Nominate an independent favorite—or apply to become one of Central Missouri's Founding Legends.