The Local Tourist is a good resource for outdoors, culture, history, kitschy attractions, and road trips (duh).Īs of 2023, destinations are primarily in the Midwest and Western United States. It has been around since 2002, after all. I’d be remiss if I didn’t include my own website.
KOA ROAD TRIP PLANNER ANDROID
There’s a Roadside America app, but sadly for us Android users, it’s only available for Apple devices. See something intriguing? Save it to “My Sights.” When you’ve accumulated the ones you want, you can create a route that includes them all. Rolling in Port Byron on the Great River Road in Illinois However, you can at least get a rough idea. It’s important to note that mileage is based on straight lines and not the routes you’ll take.įor example, from my home to Des Moines, Iowa, is less than 280 miles as the crow flies. You can then browse within that circle and start researching potential cities, towns, parks, and attractions.
A circle overlay will display on the map, which you can resize with the drag of a mouse. If you want to visit someplace new and know how far you’re willing to drive, CalcMaps will show you what’s within that distance.ĭraw a circle and it’ll show the radius in miles, or enter an address and the miles you’re planning on driving. Let the site use your location and it’ll pull up attractions close to you.įor example, near me there’s a funeral home with a mini-golf course inside and a house without corners – because the owner wanted spirits to feel more comfortable.
If you’re looking for interesting places, this is the site for you.Ī cool function is to search nearby. Their Locate a Park function links to each state’s official parks system website. It’s a resource to help you find every state park in the country.
The America’s State Parks website, hosted and developed by the National Association of State Park Directors, is exactly what it sounds like. Our National Park System gets lots of love, and rightfully so, but you know who else deserves your outdoor affection?
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