To find nearby inspiration on what to do or where to go, use the Google Maps Explore tab.
Get recommendations near you, based on reviews from our community of contributors and trusted sources, such as:
- Popular restaurants
- Local favorites
- Top sights
- Activities
Tip: Many of these lists adapt to your location and time of day. Some of these lists are developed with trusted partners.
Get local inspiration
- On your mobile device, open the Google Maps app
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- At the bottom, tap Explore
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- Swipe up on the screen.
.Lists you can find in the Explore tab
Dining listsGet recommendations of restaurants to go to based on the current time of day.
Noteworthy places
Discover a range of locations, from iconic attractions to places of leisure. This can include:
- Major attractions
- Gyms
- Libraries
- Museums
- Parks
- Places of worship
- Shopping centers
- Theaters
- Theme parks
Find the latest places which are trending on Maps.
Tip: This feature is only available in select cities.In some areas, you can find recommendations from trusted brands for dining, activities, and attractions in your city.
Tip: This feature is only available in select cities.