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24 alternatives to Local Guides by Google Maps

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Local Guides by Google Maps launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Destinations on Google▲178

   Explore cities and book flights with Google

   2016 · blog.google · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Guides by Lonely Planet▲193

   Explore city guides curated by experts.

   2016 · lonelyplanet.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Views▲118

   Discover spots by locals

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Modern Atlas▲186

   Discover where to travel

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Map My Market▲101

   Discover local marketplaces wherever you go

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TriplAgent▲71

   Insider City Guides from Locals

   2014 · triplagent.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TripScout▲148

   Self-guided city tours from local experts

   2017 · tripscout.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Road Trip Planner▲67

   A beautifully curated collection of Road Trip resources

   2014 · defensivedriving.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   LocalYoo▲64

   Find great tours and things to do hosted by locals

   2015 · localyoo.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Facebook Places Directory▲96

    Find the best places across the world

    2014 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Wanderling▲81

    Hub for travel guides. Find, share, & promote your favorites

    2017 · wanderling.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Guidesmob▲61

    Interactive city and college town guides at your fingertips

    2014 · guidesmob.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Google Maps Timeline▲211

    See a map of your daily activity inside Google Maps

    2015 · maps.googleblog.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Google Maps Gallery▲59

    User-created maps shared with the world

    2014 · accounts.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Apple Maps Connect▲84

    Crowdsourced local listings portal by Apple

    2014 · business.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    AFAR Travel Guide▲75

    Customizable, shareable digital travel guide & trip planner.

    2017 · afar.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mapbox▲128

    Design and publish beautiful maps

    2014 · mapbox.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Natural Atlas▲87

    An evolving, nationwide map of the outdoors

    2015 · naturalatlas.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Must See Places▲136

    Landmarks and locations you must see on your next trip

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    WunderWalk▲94

    Your tour guide & concierge to explore any city

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TownFave▲94

    Product Hunt for the best spots in town

    2015 · townfave.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Localeur▲99

    Locals-only recommendations on the best places to go

    2014 · localeur.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Google Maps List Sharing▲5

    Track and share your favorite places

    2017 · blog.google · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Inside.co▲101

    Modern guides to travel

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →