# Offbeat Attractions

> Fun roadside attractions

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id637834813](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id637834813)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id637834813`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kyle Modesitt
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (849 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.201
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-14
- **First published:** 2013-04-22
- **Size:** 3.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/offbeat-attractions/id637834813)
- **Website:** [https://www.modesittsoftware.com/](https://www.modesittsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.modesittsoftware.com/pp/PrivacyPolicy.html](https://www.modesittsoftware.com/pp/PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Offbeat Attractions is a Chrome extension that surfaces quirky roadside stops across the US. It catalogs over 22,300 attractions with details like address, weather, photos, URLs, and phone numbers, plus GPX import and mapping features.

Plan your trip with driving distance and routes between your location and attractions. Send places to a Road Trip Planner or Apple Maps, and easily submit new attractions for future updates.

## Rankings

- #59,617 — Overall

## Review summary

Offbeat Attractions helps travelers discover quirky, lesser-known sites and plan road trips. Reviewers praise the focus on offbeat stops, the real-time map, and the low price, especially for RV trips. They also note responsive developers and timely updates. However, data quality is a problem: many attractions lack descriptions, some locations are inaccurate or outdated, and the map UI can be confusing. Users also want to contribute new sights and see photos or clearer map labels. Overall, great concept with room for data improvements and stronger visuals.

### Pros

- Helps travelers discover quirky, offbeat attractions they wouldn't find otherwise.
- Easy to use with a real-time map and strong road-trip planning features.
- Excellent value for money given the low price.
- Very useful for RV and road-trip travelers planning stops.
- Developers are responsive and provide timely updates.

### Cons

- Locations often lack descriptions or background information; only names are shown.
- Data quality problems: some attractions are outdated, mislocated, or missing.
- User interface/navigation can be confusing (numbers to interpret, map shows icons without names).
- Little to no options to add or suggest new attractions.
- No photos for attractions; limited visual context on the map.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id637834813)