NearBy Things vs Detour

Discover the World Around You NearBy turns your iPhone into a discovery tool for nearby places-landmarks, restaurants, museums, parks-with rich details from multiple sources. Smart discovery - Interactive map of nearby points of interest - Filter by interests (museums, restaurants, parks, landmarks, and more) Rich content - Descriptions, photos, ratings, and reviews - Audio narration (text-to-speech) Your experience - Save favorites and sync across devices (CloudKit) - Proximity alerts for places you care about - Search and filter by category Privacy - Transparent data practices; GDPR and CCPA aligned - Location data stays on your device - Ad preferences manageable anytime Built for iOS Native integration with Apple Maps, CloudKit, iOS 17+ optimizations, and accessibility support. Download NearBy and explore your area in a new way-from landmarks and museums to cafes and parks.

Detour helps you find the unusual, overlooked, and downright weird places hiding all across America. Over 5,600 points of interest across all 50 states. From roadside oddities and abandoned places to natural wonders and quirky local landmarks. The spots tourists miss and locals love. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse thousands of hidden gems on a live map. Filter by category. Search by name or location. Zoom into any state and discover what makes it unique. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Headed somewhere? Search your destination and Detour shows you every interesting stop along the way. Turn any drive into an adventure. WHAT YOU WILL FIND Roadside attractions, strange museums, forgotten monuments, hidden natural wonders, historic oddities, unusual architecture, local legends, and places you never knew existed. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED. Just open the app and start exploring. Your location stays on your device.