"When Bush was behind in 47 states," he said, "it became crucial to him to buy network political advertising instead of local spots."

A local spot or short stretch of the trail may be chronically wet.

The Grove has become a local hot spot for summer weddings.

On the day arranged, he showed up at my apartment, and we went to a local spot for lunch.

The year long project highlights many local spots of interest.

They know him from the years he spent in the kitchen of Piccolo, a popular local spot.

Judging from the number of people inside, it was a local hot spot.

Guides walk their groups down main streets and point out local hot spots.

"It could just be a local blind spot," the driver said.

Locally, it has been called the most popular bar in town, and a local hot spot.