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Atlas Obscura: Travel Guide

by Atlas Obscura, Inc

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Atlas Obscura is your ultimate travel guide, offering a map of unique and off-the-beaten-path places. Discover hidden gems, plan adventures, and track your explorations with this essential app for curious travelers.

About Atlas Obscura Travel Guide

Uncover the world's hidden wonders with Atlas Obscura, a comprehensive travel guide to unique and unusual places. Explore a vast map filled with fascinating locations contributed by a global community of explorers. Delve into the backstory of each site with detailed information, photos, and community tips. Plan and track your adventures by creating custom lists and using the 'Been There' feature to document your discoveries. As one user raves, 'I have found so many hidden gems while traveling through this app.' Browse by interest, whether it's history, architecture, art, or natural wonders, and immerse yourself in an endless collection of off-the-beaten-path destinations. The app's map overlay is a favorite, with users saying 'I love the map overlay, it tells me if something cool is just around the corner.' Atlas Obscura helps you discover local culture and 'quirky things' in every city. It's more than just a navigation tool; it's a gateway to extraordinary experiences and a way to connect with the world on a deeper level. Start your adventure today and explore the wondrous world of Atlas Obscura, your essential companion for unique travel.

Key Features

  • β€’Explore a map of unique places nearby and far
  • β€’Get detailed backstories, photos, and tips for each location
  • β€’Plan trips and track progress with custom lists and the 'Been There' feature

Why Users Love It

βœ“Discover unique and off-the-beaten-path places
βœ“Plan and track your travel adventures
"I have found so many hidden gems while traveling through this app...a guide better than the locals." (5/5)

Perfect for: Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences and hidden gems.

Screenshots

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Ranking History

Category #19

7/20/2025

#30

Category #19

7/19/2025

#39

Category #19

7/9/2025

#41

User Reviews

lisazac
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6/18/2025

I have pretty much been a full-time traveler since the pandemic in 2020 and have used Atlas Obscura countless times to find really unique, off the beaten track places to explore. I’m so grateful for the people that put this resource together. It has made such a positive difference in my life and in my travels. Keep up the great work thanks again. So grateful! I have pretty much been a full-time traveler since the pandemic in 2020 and have used Atlas Obscura countless times to find really unique, off the beaten track places to explore. I’m so grateful for the people that put this resource together. It has made such a positive difference in my life and in my travels. Keep up the great work thanks again.

PuzzleCompany
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6/2/2025

I love the map overlay, it tells me if something cool is just around the corner Love this! I love the map overlay, it tells me if something cool is just around the corner

teddyg8
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5/11/2025

I always know the interesting things around me with the map feature Fantastic I always know the interesting things around me with the map feature

Oh my word, enough already
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2/24/2025

We always see the most interesting things on trip and friends ask how we knew about them , AO is the best. I love AO We always see the most interesting things on trip and friends ask how we knew about them , AO is the best.

Why, why me?
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3/6/2025

Whenever I’m in a new city, I open AO and center my sightseeing around AO entries. Invariably I also come across the major tourist sites as well, and take those in frequently. But this way, I see all the quirky things a city has to offer and my walks to those places also take me off the beaten track, allowing me to discover local culture that much more. Great way to see the world Whenever I’m in a new city, I open AO and center my sightseeing around AO entries. Invariably I also come across the major tourist sites as well, and take those in frequently. But this way, I see all the quirky things a city has to offer and my walks to those places also take me off the beaten track, allowing me to discover local culture that much more.

App Details

Developer

Atlas Obscura, Inc

Platform

ios

Rating

β˜…4.8

Last Updated

7/9/2025