I always wished there was an Atlas Obscura app —and was a little surprised there wasn’t. Well, now there is!
Atlas Obscura recently announced the launch of its new iOS app. It helps travelers “discover the world’s hidden wonders on the go.” Fantastic! This will make trip planning a whole lot easier.
Before almost every trip, and definitely before ones to places that I’ve never been before, I consult Atlas Obscura to find unusual things to do and see. I could always pull up their site on my phone, of course, but it was easier to take notes and make lists while on my laptop. I’d plug my findings in an Evernote “Things to See in X City” list and away I’d go.
However, those days are behind me. Let’s explore everything the new app has to offer.
Maps
Just like its site, the Atlas Obscura app allows you to find unique places nearby or plan ones to see on your next trip.
Backstories
Also just like you can on the site, you’ll find detailed information, photos, and community tips about places on the app too.
Tracking
Move over Evernote, I can now use the Atlas Obscura app to create custom lists for bucket destination organization!
But what about the “Been There” feature? Does the app have that too? Yep!
Contributions
If you know of someplace Atlas Obscura doesn’t have yet, you can contribute it, as well as share travel photos and tips.
Browsing
We all have different interests and things we like to see and do. Whether it’s history, architecture, art, or natural wonders, you can use the app to browse their “never-ending collection of off-the-beaten-path places” to go out and discover IRL.
For More Info
Download the Atlas Obscura app in the Apple App Store or visit atlasobscura.com.
Check-In
What’s your travel style? Do you plan out every minute of every day? Have a general idea of what you might like to do but leave room for spontaneity? Or do you totally wing it and let the day take you where it will?
Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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I’m not a big travelor, but when I do, I like to see or do something cool, then plan downtime after it. Like maybe see a musical on stage then go back to the hotel room and order pizza for a quiet dinner. I think the needing downtime part is because of my introvert tendancies.:-)
THIS I can TOTALLY relate to! I will run around with Wayne…and even on my own if I’m traveling with him but he has to work. But there comes a point I just need to chill out, be alone, have some quiet time…Which is why I’m usually ready for a vacation after a vacation. lol But my dream scenario? What you laid out. Do something, then do something quiet back at the room.