
For bug reports or suggestions, reach out at or visit us on Twitter at where we’ll report any major issues. Dylan Thuras co-founded Atlas Obscura as an online art project in 2009, mining its tiny community for unusual travel ideas.

She spoke at the 2016 Wisconsin Book Festival, held at the Central Branch of. If you’re enjoying our app, please take a moment to rate us in the app store. Ella Morton, co-author of Atlas Obscura: An Explorers Guide to the Worlds Hidden Wonders, talked about her book. From history and architecture to art and natural wonders, get lost in the never-ending collection of off-the-beaten-path places. Also, use the “Been There” feature to track your progress exploring the wondrous world of Atlas Obscura.Ĭontribute new places to be published in Atlas Obscura, and share photos and tips from your travels with the community.Įxplore Atlas Obscura by whatever fascinates you. He is also the author of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, a bestseller published in 33 languages, and a forthcoming book about the worlds last hunter-gatherers. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today many atlases are in multimedia formats. Each entry has detailed information, photos, and tips from the community.Ĭreate custom lists to organize your itinerary or bucket list. Joshua Foer is the cofounder and chairman of Atlas Obscura. An atlas is a collection of maps it is typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a region of Earth. We’ve plotted the entire Atlas Obscura database in a single map, allowing you to easily find unique places nearby or to help plan your next trip. Whether its around the corner or across the globe, theres something new.

Find your adventurous spirit, get off the beaten path and discover unique places to experience near and far, all contributed by Atlas Obscura’s global community of explorers. Atlas Obscura inspires wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we share.
