Smartphone and mobile devices have made vacations so much easier! You can use them to plan in advance, navigate unfamiliar areas, and find food wherever you are. Here are 5 apps that will help make your Hocking Hills vacation a breeze.
Hocking Hills App
Yep, there is an entire app devoted to Hocking Hills. It uses your phone’s GPS to help you find your way around. The app comes with preloaded hiking trails and a local guide including info about state parks, restaurants, attractions, and more. Available for iOS and Android: $4.99.
Discover Ohio
This is the official Ohio Travel Guide by TourismOhio. It has everything you need, from planning tools to event listings, maps, itineraries, photos, videos, and more. With all of the great content, it’s fun to peruse even when you aren’t on vacation! Available for iOS: Free.
Roadtrippers
If you will be road tripping to Hocking Hills, or even just driving around when you get here, you need this app. It is an enhanced mapping application to help you find attractions and learn local history. The app also suggests scenic drives and lets you search for food, accommodations, shopping, and more. Available for iOS and Android: Free.
Google Maps
Google is arguably the most trusted name in modern mapmaking, and the mobile app has many great features that will not only help you not get lost, but also give you enhanced information about your surroundings. Directions, local information, indoor maps, 3D maps, and even special offers are all integrated into this one simple app. Available for iOS and Android: Free.
Yelp
If you like to eat (and who doesn’t?), you are probably already using Yelp, but did you know it’s good for tourist attractions and businesses as well? Yelp has now pretty much become the go-to place for any type of local information you can imagine—use it to plan your vacation and also find food and other necessities when you get there. Available for iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle, and Windows: Free.
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