Atlas Obscura Reviews and details

Social recommendations and mentions

• Recommendations for Weekend Trip to Dearborn

  Check out Atlas Obscura. It is a catalog of quirky attractions around the globe. I look there any time I'm traveling and want to spend some time exploring. Http://atlasobscura.com/. Source: 10 months ago

• Places to go for tourists!

  We have many resources for visitors: TravelOregon.com, TravelPortland.com, and for the unusual, atlasobscura.com, and roadsideamerica.com. Source: 12 months ago

• My family is embarking on our first Griswold-esque RV trip from Tampa to Philadelphia...

  For cool places Atlas Obscura atlasobscura.com is highly recommended. Also https://www.roadsideamerica.com/ though I usually default to Obscura. Outside of that I travel by my stomach so I try to try the local food of every place I visit so maybe picking a theme so your boys could find things related to it would be a fun pretrip/trip activity. Source: about 1 year ago

• Advice

  Well....you will not be able to do a lot of roadside attractions indoors, as few allow dogs. but there will be outside things to do....maybe go to the atlasobscura.com page and find oddities along your route of travel. the dogs will enjoy exploring outdoors! Source: about 1 year ago

• People outside the USA, what do you think about the USA?

  Atlas obscura and roadside america when I drive long distance. Source: about 1 year ago

• Roadtrip recommendations?

  Freecampsites.net and atlasobscura.com are my two go-tos for stuff like this. Source: over 1 year ago

• ok , I am about to leave in an RV in the USA with no where special to be. Where should I go to to check out. I will share with the group

  Check out http://www.weirdus.com/states/index.php or atlasobscura.com and see what looks like fun. Source: over 1 year ago

• Favorite tools, apps, references for planning a road trip

  For ideas on fun stops, again Roadtripper, roadsideamerica.com, atlasobscura.com. Sometimes Quirky Travel Guy has good info: quirkytravelguy.com. Source: over 1 year ago

• Going on a road trip Chicago to Miami. Recommend some food along the way so I can become cultured one day.

  For stuff to see along the way, Roadside America, Atlas Obscura, and RoadTrippers might be helpful. Source: over 1 year ago

• London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam

  I'd suggest you do some more research before making a decision. Tripadvisor.com is a good starting place. I also like atlasobscura.com because I'm a fan of offbeat/quirky things. Source: over 1 year ago

• More from EGYPT june-august 2019

  It was a great experience. Exceeded my expectation. Food was cheap and good portion size. So many unique things to see and do (look at atlasobscura.com ). Dont shy away from doing the touristy things either. Mostly really sweet people. I got lost several time without the internet in my initial days and was always helped out by someone or the other. But be smart about who you ask for help. Beware of scams near the... Source: over 1 year ago

• Interesting/niche museums

  Atlas Obscura is your friend in this quest. Source: over 1 year ago

• Trying to find hidden gems of Milan before I’m visiting the city.

  You might want to check atlasobscura.com. While they don't necessarily have stuff unknown by tourists, they to have lots of info on some lesser-known things to see & do. I've found a few places I'd have missed otherwise. Source: over 1 year ago

• Fenn Stories are his own Route 66 (FF) Roadside Attractions

  The “Musical Highway” is eastbound on Route 333 (part of the old Route 66 system) between mile markers 4 & 5 near exit 170 | plays America the Beautiful when traveled at a specific rate of speed a hidden messaged revealed by coded #| also listed as “Singing Road” (Tijeras) Spanish hint to Tigers? Or tiaras/crowns | atlasobscura.com. Source: almost 2 years ago

• What are some interesting things to do in the Easter holidays for someone who doesn’t have any kids and has a week off work?

  Https://atlasobscura.com always has some unusual places and cool overlooked history to check out, often free. Source: about 2 years ago

• Lone birthday in london

  Do you know atlasobscura.com You can localize to London or most major cities. Cheers and Happy Birthday. Source: about 2 years ago

• Visiting this (2/19-22) weekend for my birthday!

  I've seen a couple of "off the beaten path" things on atlasobscura.com and added then to the list. Source: about 2 years ago

• Lesser known landmarks (that you find cool)

  I use atlasobscura.com and RoadsideAmerica.com to plan possible roadtrip stops. Source: over 2 years ago

• Places to Visit in the USA?

  Https://atlasobscura.com is your friend for this sort of thing. Source: over 2 years ago

• I would honestly give up anything to have not been born in Indiana.

  Be a tourist in your home town. I know, I know, there’s nothing to do. Pick up geocaching. Start making a list of Atlas Obscura locations within easy driving distance. If you learn how to find adventure locally, you’ll also have a much more enjoyable time if/when you’re able to travel abroad. Source: over 2 years ago

• Any less known activities / nice spots in the country?

  Just a common hint: I use atlasobscura.com to find interesting places during my trips. Source: over 2 years ago