Discover new experiences across the world or around the corner
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Explore your world
With the redesigned Explore tab, find places to eat and things to do around you or when you travel
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Just for you
See recommendations for new and trending places based on your interests
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Create lists
Easily create lists of places where you want to go, and add notes to the places that you’ve saved. You can keep these lists private, share them with close friends or share them publicly. You can also browse through lists created by publishers, Local Guides or Google
Make your plans happen by connecting with the places that you’re interested in
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Follow your favourites
Stay on top of offers, updates and more when you follow your favourite businesses
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Get answers fast
Message a business directly on Google Maps to find out information
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Real-time traffic updates
Find the best route when driving, with real-time updates on traffic jams, accidents, road closures and speed traps. You can also keep fellow drivers in the know by reporting incidents yourself
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Hands-free help with the Google Assistant
Your Google Assistant is now integrated into Google Maps so that you can message, call, listen to music and get hands-free help while driving. Say “Hey Google” to get started
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Real-time updates for public transportation
Get up-to-the-minute updates on buses and trains, like departure times and how crowded the bus is. You can also see where on the map your bus is, so you know if you need to walk a little faster to the bus stop
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Explore new places confidently
With Live View in Google Maps, see the way you need to go with arrows and directions placed right on top of your world. There’s less second guessing and missing turns
Discover new experiences across the world or around the corner
-
Explore your world
With the redesigned Explore tab, find places to eat and things to do around you or when you travel
-
Just for you
See recommendations for new and trending places based on your interests
-
Create lists
Easily create lists of places where you want to go, and add notes to the places that you’ve saved. You can keep these lists private, share them with close friends or share them publicly. You can also browse through lists created by publishers, Local Guides or Google
Make your plans happen by connecting with the places that you’re interested in
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Follow your favourites
Stay on top of offers, updates and more when you follow your favourite businesses
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Book ahead
Make a reservation, book an appointment or get tickets with just a few taps
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Get answers fast
Message a business directly on Google Maps to find out information
Navigate the world around you
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Real-time traffic updates
Find the best route when driving, with real-time updates on traffic jams, accidents, road closures and speed traps. You can also keep fellow drivers in the know by reporting incidents yourself
-
Hands-free help with the Google Assistant
Your Google Assistant is now integrated into Google Maps so that you can message, call, listen to music and get hands-free help while driving. Say “Hey Google” to get started
-
Real-time updates for public transportation
Get up-to-the-minute updates on buses and trains, like departure times and how crowded the bus is. You can also see where on the map your bus is, so you know if you need to walk a little faster to the bus stop
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Explore new places confidently
With Live View in Google Maps, see the way you need to go with arrows and directions placed right on top of your world. There’s less second guessing and missing turns
See how people are using Google Maps to explore what’s around them, put their communities on the map and help others
Why we map the world
Map making is an ancient human endeavor, and one that those of us working on Google Maps are honoured to continue to pursue
Mountain View, California
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Melbourne, Australia
Mums who map
A group of Local Guides, Mums who Map, dedicated their time to help parents find kid-friendly places in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Mapping Tonga
Tania Wolfgramm and Wikuki Kingi set out to bring Tonga to Street View for all the world to see.
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Devon Island, Canada
NASA Camp
Together with the Mars Institute and NASA, Google Maps documented the research that goes on Devon Island, the most Mars-like place on Earth.
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Norcia, Italy
Mapping Italy’s Recovery
One Local Guide records the aftermath of Italy’s earthquakes to show the world that they still need help recovering.
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Kerala, India
Kerala Flood Rescue
Bobby Kurian used Google Maps to tag her parents’ location to help rescue them in the Kerala floods.
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Nigeria
Supporting Women’s Rights
With the help of Local Guides and Google Maps, Princess Ilonze got hospitals and police stations on the map to help save lives.
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India
Kids in India
The India Literacy Project teamed up with Google to help students explore the world through photos uploaded by Local Guide.
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Bozeman, Montana
Connecting to Bozeman
One Local Guide was inspired to celebrate and show off her hometown in a unique way.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mapping Blood Donation Sites
Local Guide Adriano Anjos in Brazil mapped Sao Paulo’s blood donation centres on Google Maps.
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London, England
Wheelchair Accessible Routes
Wheelchair-accessible routes on Google Maps has made getting around easier for Meridtyh, Omari, Adam and Lucy.
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Kolkata, India
Plus Codes
Plus Codes creates geographical coordinates that provide an address to those who previously had none.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Vets Kayak The Grand Canyon
Five blind veterans kayaked through the Grand Canyon and documented their journey on Street View.
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