Roadside America

Guide to offbeat attractions

Price
In-App PurchaseYes
LaunchedDec 31, 2009
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3 star
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2 star
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Description

App includes 1 region you choose from 7 oddity-rich U.S./Canada regions. Purchase more individually or remaining regions (All Access). The roadside attraction gurus at Roadside America spent decades exploring weird, amusing wonders on America’s highways. The app puts their expertise at your fingertips for your own adventures. Roadside America's fun stories, unique photos, and tipster reports guide you to less traveled places just off the next exit.

App includes your choice of 1 permanent U.S./Canada region (see region states list below*). In-app purchases require sign-up for a Roadside America account to unlock more or all regions ("All Access").

•Car & Driver: "All the Rt 66–type classics, from neon signs to 25-foot-tall muffler men." •People Jul '24/Shay Spence: "Put in your route and it populates the kitschiest, coolest spots along the way." •Popular Science: “Holy Grail of road-trip apps.” •Thrillist: "Absolute must for fans of animatronic roadside dinosaurs and kitschy rest stops."
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DISCOVER UNUSUAL AND FUNNY PLACES

- "World’s Largest and Smallest sights
- Museums, graves, statues, Muffler Men
- Bizarre architecture, obscure history
- Route 66 sights, tourist traps, odd theme parks
- Mystery spots, gravity hills, caves

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SEE WHAT'S UP THE ROAD

- Check map for nearby oddities, drop a pin revealing what's ahead.
- Add Start and End city to reveal a string of possibilities along the route.
- Search by attraction name, address, or browse by city.
- Explore 70+ themes: Atomic, Music, Celebrities, Tech, Crime, more!

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PLAN A TRIP - OR JUST LAUGH

- Read amusing stories by Roadside America authors, and useful eyewitness tips by travelers.
- View photos, maps and directions, addresses, hours. Call attractions.
- Help investigate "research" attraction targets we think have potential!
- Filter Editors' Ratings to focus on must-sees in your vicinity.

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USE ROAD TRIP TOOLS

- Send attraction location to Maps or other popular routing apps
- Mark Saves and Been Theres to view on a list/map. Or filter-hide to only see the unexplored!
- Export/Import your Saves and Been Theres to a 2nd device
- Submit Tips and your photos on oddball and unique discoveries to our editors for possible inclusion.

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SUPPORT

FAQs (inc. how to Restore regions for new/reset device):
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/mobile/roadside/ios/faq

For region activation issues, please contact us via app: More, Feedback or the website
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/mobile/

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* REGIONS: HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR IN-APP PURCHASE(S)

When first launching app, select your one permanent region (see included states, below). You can later make in-app purchases to permanently unlock more regions. All Access unlocks all remaining regions. Register a Roadside America user account for purchased region access recovery (Restore) on new/reset/2nd devices.

- NORTHEAST: Delaware, DC, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
- SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
- SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
- NORTHWEST: Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
- CALIFORNIA: California, Alaska, Hawaii
- CANADA: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Family Share works for basic app; additional region access requires separate accounts and in-app purchases by each user.

Screenshots

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Version History

Releasing updates every 4 months on average. Last update 2 days ago.

2.7Jan 19, 2025

- Bug fixes and updated data transmission.
- New oddities, status changes.

2.6Sep 10, 2024

More oddball sights! Plus: bug fixes, larger thumbnails, personal list max: Saves 800, Been There 1,100; optimized for iOS 16+

2.5Jun 15, 2023

- Fixed region unlock/restore bug
- Increased On Route to 1,000 mi. max

2.4Aug 16, 2022

- Bug fixes and improvements
- Account deletion option added

2.3Nov 30, 2021

- iOS15 adjustments and layout optimizations
- Bug fixes

2.2.2Jun 20, 2021

- On Route start bug fixed; maximum length increased to 700 mi.
- Save increased to 600 places; Been There: 950

2.2.1Apr 11, 2021

- List "unsave" bug fixed
- Export your lists to 2nd device. No account needed.
- iPad improvements

2.2Apr 03, 2021

- Refined maps, Filters
- Export Saved Data without account
- iPad views for easier planning

2.1.1Aug 17, 2020

- Fixed bug that might cause an attraction info view to crash.
- Travel Tip: Some (mostly indoor) attractions require reservations, or have changed public days/hours open. It's a crazy year. Call ahead!

2.1Jul 06, 2020

- On Route: Within 1 mile (or 5-10-15-20-25 mi.)
- New map filter: Hide Saved places
- Fixed blog links, filters, more enhancements!

2.0.1Jan 07, 2020

- Bug fixes and performance improvements for iOS 13
- On Route - city-to-city tweaks

2.0.0Aug 09, 2019

- "On Route" tab - See attractions between a Start and End location. Adjust range from route
- Deep map pin tap bug fixed
- Password reset with email address or username
- Website Links to Latest Tips, Sight of the Week, Blog

1.9.5Mar 27, 2019

Bug fixes and optimizations.

1.9.4Mar 10, 2019

- Regions/Welcome map: Fixed "Done" button
- Improved Near Me location searches, bug fixes
- From Account tab, login to export Saves/Been Theres

1.9.3Jun 29, 2018

- Fixed FAQ display at More>Feedback
- Fixed photo format for Submit Tip. Send 'em!

1.9.2Jun 26, 2018

- Fixed photo format for Tip Submissions
- Improved Near Me location address searches
- Streamlined location to “When in Use,” reducing battery drain
- We fixed bugs and optimized stuff. FAQs at >More >Feedback

1.9.1Sep 13, 2017

Now you can:
- Filter by RA Editors' "Smiley Tower" rating on select lists and maps (funnel icon)
- View an attraction on its own map
- Export/import Saves & Been There list for use on your other devices
- We fixed bugs and optimized stuff. FAQs at >More >Feedback

1.9.0Jun 03, 2016

- Fixes bug in region in-app purchases (and also in the Restore function) that might fail to unlock content
- Directions Options: Support added for Waze; also Google Maps adjusted
- Increases saved lists to up to 750 places
- Various bug fixes and optimizations
- Region unlock issues? Contact us in the app via More > Feedback

1.8.8Nov 03, 2014

- iOS 8 adjustments
- Location privacy settings updated
- Region not unlocking? Please request our help to complete via More: Feedback link or roadsideamerica.com/mobile/support/

1.8.7Jan 04, 2014

- iOS 7 optimization
- Added "What's New" launch message
- About section: "Version History" and app review links added.
- Web View progress spinner fixed
- First time users: To select your region to use the app, first turn on your iPhone Location Services! In Settings, Privacy: Location Services must be turned ON. Otherwise regions "just flash" and app setup won't work.

1.8.6Dec 03, 2013

- More iOS 7 optimization
- "Submit Tip" now easier to find

1.8.5Oct 30, 2013

- New UI optimized for iOS 7 - all minty fresh!
- Fixed Story/Tip viewing issues using iPad with iOS 7

1.8.4Jun 18, 2013

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

1.8.3Apr 19, 2013

- Added option to use a popular alternative map app for directions and routes.
- Occasional start screen freeze fixed.
- Various bug fixes.

1.8.2Nov 28, 2012

♦ Fixed a bug affecting region purchases and restoration of previous purchases.
♦ Fixed crash and blank "Near Me" list condition.

1.8.1Nov 10, 2012

♦ Optimized for iPhone5 and iOS 6. App update requires iOS 5.1 or later
♦ Improved map pin, indicates editor rating: Pink = 1, 2; Red = 3, 4, 5
♦ Improved User Location reporting in "Near Me"
♦ Facebook updated for attraction sharing
♦ App user account passwords can be reset in-app
♦ Various performance improvements

1.8Nov 01, 2012

♦ Optimized for iPhone5 and iOS 6. App update requires iOS 5.1 or later
♦ Improved map pin, indicates editor rating: Pink = 1, 2; Red = 3, 4, 5
♦ Improved User Location reporting in "Near Me"
♦ Facebook updated for attraction sharing
♦ App user account passwords can be reset in-app
♦ Various performance improvements

1.7Jun 16, 2012

* Attraction lists now indicate Been There or Saved status.
* Been There, Saved, and History lists update in full when reloading attractions.
* Photo Galleries accessed from the More tab rotate properly.
* Various app performance improvements.

1.6Mar 31, 2012

♦ Near Me: Search for attractions near any location by using text search or by using the map. (You can always return to your current location.)
♦ Directions: Support added for MotionX-GPS Drive and MotionX-GPS Drive HD.
♦ Improved Twitter and Facebook sharing.
♦ A variety of user interface improvements!
♦ Please note - you must be at least 18 years old to submit tips and photos.

New in Version 1.5.2:

♦ Status Bar: Location Services (GPS) indicator now behaves properly.
♦ Near Me: "Current Location" button added.

New in Version 1.5.1:

♦ Near Me: Crash in version 1.5 (when using iOS 4.1) fixed.
♦ Roadside America Account sign-up fields no longer auto-correct text.
♦ Attraction Lists and Detail are refreshed by pulling down with one finger ("Pull to Refresh") or by a gentle shake.
♦ Near Me: Current Location is refreshed using the same pull down or shaking movement.

New In Version 1.5:

♦ Map added to Attraction Lists (Near Me, Cities, Themes, etc).
♦ Attraction Detail: Font size control for stories/tips, other button adjustments.
♦ Metric supported for distance calculations, based on device settings.
♦ "Pull to Refresh" support added to Attraction Lists and Detail.
♦ Canada "Region" added: 300+ Canadian attractions.
♦ Access Subscriptions eliminated. Purchase a region or All Access once.
♦ Can now purchase up to (6) additional individual regions, or all remaining regions for one "All Access" price.
♦ Current US Access subscriber is eligible to convert to "All Access" and unlock all regions (including Canada) at no additional charge.
♦ Sunset Alert: Auto-adjusts based on significant location changes (if available). New daily "Repeat" option.
♦ Sunset Alert and Tourist Interruptus: Active network connection no longer required.
♦ Content: 1,700 gallery photos added since last update.
♦ Various app performance enhancements.

1.5.2Jan 13, 2012

♦ Status Bar: Location Services (GPS) indicator now behaves properly.
♦ Near Me: "Current Location" button added.

New in Version 1.5.1:

♦ Near Me: Crash in version 1.5 (when using iOS 4.1) fixed.
♦ Roadside America Account sign-up fields no longer auto-correct text.
♦ Attraction Lists and Detail are refreshed by pulling down with one finger ("Pull to Refresh") or by a gentle shake.
♦ Near Me: Current Location is refreshed using the same pull down or shaking movement.

New In Version 1.5:

♦ Map added to Attraction Lists (Near Me, Cities, Themes, etc).
♦ Attraction Detail: Font size control for stories/tips, other button adjustments.
♦ Metric supported for distance calculations, based on device settings.
♦ "Pull to Refresh" support added to Attraction Lists and Detail.
♦ Canada "Region" added: 300+ Canadian attractions.
♦ Access Subscriptions eliminated. Purchase a region or All Access once.
♦ Can now purchase up to (6) additional individual regions, or all remaining regions for one "All Access" price.
♦ Current US Access subscriber is eligible to convert to "All Access" and unlock all regions (including Canada) at no additional charge.
♦ Sunset Alert: Auto-adjusts based on significant location changes (if available). New daily "Repeat" option.
♦ Sunset Alert and Tourist Interruptus: Active network connection no longer required.
♦ Content: 1,700 gallery photos added since last update.
♦ Various app performance enhancements.

1.5.1Dec 19, 2011

♦ Near Me: Crash in version 1.5 (when using iOS 4.1) fixed.
♦ Roadside America Account sign-up fields no longer auto-correct text.
♦ Attraction Lists and Detail are refreshed by pulling down with one finger ("Pull to Refresh") or by a gentle shake.
♦ Near Me: Current Location is refreshed using the same pull down or shaking movement.

New In Version 1.5:

♦ Map added to Attraction Lists (Near Me, Cities, Themes, etc).
♦ Attraction Detail: Font size control for stories/tips, other button adjustments.
♦ Metric supported for distance calculations, based on device settings.
♦ "Pull to Refresh" support added to Attraction Lists and Detail.
♦ Canada "Region" added: 300+ Canadian attractions.
♦ Access Subscriptions eliminated. Purchase a region or All Access once.
♦ Can now purchase up to (6) additional individual regions, or all remaining regions for one "All Access" price.
♦ Current US Access subscriber is eligible to convert to "All Access" and unlock all regions (including Canada) at no additional charge.
♦ Sunset Alert: Auto-adjusts based on significant location changes (if available). New daily "Repeat" option.
♦ Sunset Alert and Tourist Interruptus: Active network connection no longer required.
♦ Content: 1,700 gallery photos added since last update.
♦ Various app performance enhancements.

1.5Dec 12, 2011

♦ Map added to Attraction Lists (Near Me, Cities, Themes, etc).
♦ Attraction Detail: Font size control for stories/tips, other button adjustments.
♦ Metric supported for distance calculations, based on device settings.
♦ "Pull to Refresh" support added to Attraction Lists and Detail.
♦ Canada "Region" added: 300+ Canadian attractions.
♦ Access Subscriptions eliminated. Purchase a region or All Access once.
♦ Can now purchase up to (6) additional individual regions, or all remaining regions for one "All Access" price.
♦ Current US Access subscriber is eligible to convert to "All Access" and unlock all regions (including Canada) at no additional charge.
♦ Sunset Alert: Auto-adjusts based on significant location changes (if available). New daily "Repeat" option.
♦ Sunset Alert and Tourist Interruptus: Active network connection no longer required.
♦ Content: 1,700 gallery photos added since last update.
♦ Various app performance enhancements.

1.3Apr 15, 2011

♦ App available in Canada iTunes App Store as of Version 1.3.
♦ Various bugs fixed, alert screens adjusted.
♦ Map Behavior: Map callouts no longer erratically pull back to first callout.
♦ Share via Facebook: Facebook Connect updated and tweaked.
♦ 3,000+ gallery photos added since last update.

1.2.1Jul 22, 2010

♦ Important for Entire US Access Purchasers: Free user account allows you to sign in for US Access from other devices you own. Also allows restoring US Access to reset or upgraded devices. Current US Access users should sign up on original purchase device if possible.
♦ Been There, Saved, and History items are preserved when using multitasking in iOS 4
♦ Search: Fixed intermittent search bar unresponsiveness
♦ Attraction Detail: Improved button responsiveness, photo memory management
♦ Near Me: Improved user location detection
♦ Been There: Pushpin added to Maps
♦ Attraction Maps: Improved initial zoom
♦ Frequently Asked Questions: Now available from within Feedback
♦ Content: Over 1,200 photos added since 1.1 update

1.2Jul 16, 2010

♦ Important for Entire US Access Purchasers: Free user account allows you to sign in for US Access from other devices you own. Also allows restoring US Access to reset or upgraded devices. Current US Access users should sign up on original purchase device if possible.
♦ Search: Fixed intermittent search bar unresponsiveness
♦ Attraction Detail: Improved button responsiveness, photo memory management.
♦ Near Me: Improved user location detection
♦ Been There: Pushpin added to Maps
♦ Attraction Maps: Improved initial zoom
♦ Frequently Asked Questions: Now available from within Feedback
♦ Content: Over 1,000 photos added since 1.1 update

1.1Mar 09, 2010

♦ Attractions: Nearby distances are now shown in 1/10th mile increments. Icons identify stories, blog posts, news. Links connect to more info on RoadsideAmerica.com.
♦ Been There, History, Saved: Can browse attractions in the order added, or alphabetically by state.
♦ Feedback: Send comments or suggestions directly to RoadsideAmerica.com.
♦ Lists: Navigating backwards no longer defaults to top.
♦ Near Me: Location detection adjustments. Last known location is now saved.
♦ New Helpful Hints.
♦ Search: Supports full text queries. Can limit scope to "What" (Name, Description) or "Where" (Address, Directions, Town, State). Recognizes USPS state abbreviations (e.g., "CA" or "NJ").
♦ Ongoing app optimizations.

1.0.1Jan 14, 2010

♦ New "Been There" feature lets users mark roadside attractions they have traveled to in the past.
♦ Minor app optimizations.

LaunchedDec 31, 2009

Other Information

In-App Products

1. All Access$6.99
2. US Access (v1.0-1.3)$5.99
3. US - Southeast$1.99
4. US - Southwest$1.99
5. US - Midwest$1.99
6. US - Northeast$1.99
7. US - Northwest$1.99
8. US - California$1.99
9. Canada$1.99