Planning a road trip is rarely just about finding the fastest route between two points. You also have to consider stops for gas, bathrooms, food, or entertainment. Alongways is a Google Maps mashup that lets you plug in your origin and destination, and search for anything you want along the way, from "pizza" to "dog parks" and everything in-between.
Alongways is a bit like previously mentioned Roadtrippers, although instead of focusing on interesting attractions or must-see destinations along your route, Alongways lets you search for anything. Whether you're traveling with a pet and want to find parks along the route, want to find all the wineries or breweries along your route, or just want a few backup hotels in case your plans change, just type in what you're looking for in the search bar and watch the pinpoints fall on the map.
Click any item on the map for more information, including contact information for the destination, local reviews, a link to the destination's website, and more information. It's a simple tool, but it's useful for finding those little things along the way if you're planning a trip without having to resort to Yelp or a Google Search after you're already on the road. Hit the link below to give it a try.
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