HOW TO PINPOINT ALL THE SPOTS YOU WANT TO VISIT ON YOUR GOOGLEMAPS
After recently looking up some new travel spots on an upcoming road trip to a new state, which means pinning on GoogleMaps!
While looking up some new destinations, and finding some locations on an upcoming road trip to a new state, it left me pinpointing those spots right on GoogleMaps and a friend asking how I was doing it.
So, what better spark than realizing, I should probably show more people how to do this too! By people, I mean you, ha!
Without further ado, I present the best way for pinning the destinations you’d like to visit on your GoogleMaps.
Overall, this is especially handy for when mapping out road trips, moving to another area, and even just visiting a new spot. Fortunately enough, you’ll have the ability to save anything from delicious food spots, hikes, hotels, swimming areas, artistry, and so much more!!!
Let’s get into it…
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GETTING STARTED
#1. Firstly, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve got the GoogleMaps app downloaded on your phone. It can be found through your Google Play Store, or through your app store, whichever you decide to use will work great.
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#2. Secondly, go ahead and click into the app, and get your account set up.
#3. Thirdly, click on the GoogleMaps app you’ve downloaded and finished setting up.
Mobile View:
Then you’ll be taken to a main overview of a map, where you’ll see a big blue arrow to the right for driving directions, and a bar of options at the bottom.
Desktop View:
When in this view, you’ll see the blue arrow for driving directions in the top left-hand side of the screen, but not a bar of options, which is totally okay.
Throughout this article, I’m going to show you how to utilize most of those features, and find the features to help you pinpoint travel destinations and your favorite travel spots right onto your GoogleMaps!
TIME TO PINPOINT YOUR FIRST SPOT ON YOUR GOOGLEMAPS
#4. Now let’s begin pinpointing something we’d like to add to the map for the first time. Go ahead and click into the search bar, where it says “Search GoogleMaps”. Then type into it somewhere you’d like to visit.
As an example, I’m going to punch in “Drink Me! Tea Room”, and then press enter.
#5. Next, you’ll see the business pop up not only on the map, but also a brief overview of the business itself.
Below, the main business photo, you’ll notice a set of options; Directions, Save, Nearby, Send to phone, and Share.
We’ll be utilizing the “Save” feature here.
#6. Go head and click “Save”, for the location you’ve chosen.
Shortly after clicking “Save”, you’ll begin to see a set of options; Favorites, Want to go, Travel Plans, Starred places, and then the ability to create your own lists.
So, I’ve gone ahead and added the Drink Me! Tea Room to the saved list of Arizona Go-To, which is a list of places I’ve already been and often recommend to people who are looking for something to do in Arizona.
Personally, I’ve found that creating your own lists gives that added organization and separation. This is especially handy with organizing on a state to state basis or even on a country to country basis. Which I’ve actually started to do.
YOU’RE ALL SET AND READY TO KEEP PINNING
#7. Now that you know how to save, create, and organize lists, you’ll be able to view your pinpoints on your GoogleMaps anytime.
Overall, this is especially great when planning road trips and trying to choose what’s closest or even on the way to where you’re trying to go. But also, when you’re visiting or exploring an area and want to go do something new, but you also want to find a bite to eat with food that you can actually eat. Let me tell yah, it can be quite handy!
GoogleMaps Pin Inspirations:
- Hikes
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Popular tourist spots
- Artistry
- Murals
- National Parks & Forests
- State Parks
- Campgrounds
- Monuments
- Parks
- Towns
Looking for some destinations to add to pin to your GoogleMaps?!
Well, I’ve got a bunch of travel inspirations here for you, pin away!
