Quad City residents looking to get away this weekend won't have to go far. The Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau will host its 15th annual "Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend."
Spokeswoman Jessica Waytenick says the promotion includes discounts at over 50 area businesses, from restaurants to spas. And the weekend gives people a break from their usual routine.
Waytenick says families usually don't visit local tourist attractions during the winter months. She's hoping promotions at places like the Quad City Botanical Center and iWireless Center will remind families that there is a lot do in their own backyards, especially for when family and friends visit.
Coupon booklets will be available at participating businesses and online at www.QCbeatourist.com.
