What would you call a place or thing that's well-known or renowned but only among a locality, family, or small group? I've looked into it and have failed to find anything that fits.
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1Can you be more specific about how you intend to use the word?– alphabetOct 21 at 16:42
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1It is "locally famous".– Weather VaneOct 21 at 18:30
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You can put local in front of the renowned thing to limit it: local celebrity, local sensation, local phenomenon, local hero, local personality...– Tinfoil HatOct 21 at 19:14
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It's not one word, but well-kept secret is often applied to places like restaurants, when those who frequent the place would like to avoid it becoming too popular and crowded.– DjinTonicOct 21 at 20:15
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If a small number are addicted to X, X can be a cult favorite, or cult classic.– Yosef BaskinOct 21 at 23:46
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