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Mapping Brazilian islands, above ground and under the sea
March 17, 2015
Few people have set foot on the islands of
Fernando de Noronha
and
Atol das Rocas
, but now you can visit them from the comfort of your couch. Google Maps’ latest Street View imagery takes you through both
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
, widely considered to be amongst Brazil’s most coveted destinations. This Street View journey not only takes you across golden beaches and around towering cliffs, but also deep into the ocean for Brazil’s first underwater Street View collection. With help from the
Googler Trekker
, a backpack equipped with a 15-lens camera, and our partners at
Catlin Seaview Survey
, these images offer an immersive picture of two areas Brazil is striving to preserve.
Our first stop is Fernando de Noronha, a group of islands known for their natural beauty and ecotourism, and a prized destination in Brazil. Tourists, only permitted on the island in limited groups due to conservation efforts, often seek out the archipelago’s stunning beaches.
A trip to
Fernando de Noronha
may begin with a stop at
Cacimba do Padre
. This beautiful beach is known worldwide for its incredible surfing and gorgeous sunsets.
Cacimba do Padre
If the sand isn’t for you, make your way toward
Baía dos Porcos
. This small stretch of land is known for its spectacular views of “Dois Irmãos,” two grand rock formations triumphantly rising from the ocean.
Baía dos Porcos
Our next stop is
Atol das Rocas
, an atoll in the South Atlantic ocean used exclusively for scientific research. A pivotal breeding area for various animals, Atol das Rocas is home to 30 species of tropical seabirds. While you won’t be able to come here as a tourist, virtual visits are highly encouraged!
Atol das Rocas
Ready for a swim? Dive into the Atlantic Ocean from the top of
Buraco do Inferno
. Also known as "The Devil’s Hole," this huge rock formation is a popular diving spot in Fernando de Noronha. At certain points in the day, its blow hole releases air and water in an eruptive display.
Buraco de Inferno
Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas are also sanctuaries for animals and marine wildlife precious to the regions, including dolphins, turtles, and a variety of fish. Schools of fish often traverse volcanic rock beneath the ocean’s surface at
Trinta Reis
.
Fish Swimming through Trinta Reis
These dolphins
, known as “spinner dolphins” due to their acrobatic modes of swimming, are making their way through shallow waters.
Dolphins Swimming through Canal da Sela Gineta
Alongside divers snapping pictures, you can swim with a large sea turtle moving with the ocean’s current.
Buraco das Cabras
To bring more island beaches to your living room, or continue your virtual scuba-dive, visit Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas on Street View, or check out our
gallery of highlights
!
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
Growing up in the shadow of Everest
March 12, 2015
Apa Sherpa is a Sherpa mountaineer who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times—more than any other person. In 2009, Apa founded the
Apa Sherpa Foundation
, a nonprofit that works to provide better educational and economic opportunities to the young people of the Khumbu region. In March 2014, Apa Sherpa,
Google Earth Outreach
, and the Nepalese nonprofit
Story Cycle
, embarked on a 10-day trek through the Khumbu region, supporting local people to enhance the digital representations of their communities on Google Maps. We hope the project will empower the Apa Sherpa Foundation, Story Cycle, other nonprofits, and Sherpa community members to tell their stories through Google Maps. -Ed.
I was born in 1960 in Thame, a small town in the Khumbu region of Nepal, which is home to
Mount Everest
, the world’s tallest peak. Even though I grew up in the shadow of the mountain, I dreamt of being a doctor instead of a climber. That dream was never realized. When I was 12, my father passed away, and I had to find work to support my family. So I began carrying goods up the mountain as part of an expedition team. At 30, a dream that had never been mine came true: I summited Everest for the first time as a porter.
Apa Sherpa on the summit of Everest with a memorial to Sir Edmund Hillary who passed away in 2008. Photo credit: Apa Sherpa Foundation
Our region is famous for being home to Everest, but it’s also the home of the
Sherpa community
and has been for centuries. The region has much more to offer than just the mountain. So last year, I guided the Google Maps team through my home region to collect Street View imagery that improves the map of our community. Now you can find
Thame
on the map and explore other communities nestled at the base of Everest, like
Khumjung
and
Phortse
.
Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba, Monastery, Nepal
Partnering with Google Maps allowed us to get important local landmarks on the map and share a richer view of Khumbu with the world, including local
monasteries
,
lodges
,
schools
and more, with
some yaks
along the way!
My hope is that when people see this imagery online, they’ll have a deeper understanding of the region and the Sherpa people that live there.
Phortse, Khumbu Region, Nepal
Map of Thame, Apa Sherpa’s hometown, before the Google Mapping project [above]
and
added locations [below]
When people ask what it feels like to reach the top of Mount Everest, I say “heaven.” But I haven’t summited the mountain 21 times because I love climbing. I earned this world record in pursuit of a greater goal: to provide a good education and a better, safer life for my kids.
My hope is that my children and future generations have many choices for employment outside of mountaineering.
Through the
Apa Sherpa Foundation
, I now work to improve educational access by funding the
Lower Secondary School
in my hometown to give children other options for their future, so they can pursue their dreams to be doctors
—or anything else they want to be
, like mine, so many years ago.
Your online trip to
my home awaits you
on Google Maps. And if you ever get the chance to visit the Khumbu region in person, come stay at the
Everest Summiteer Lodge
that I built with my own hands. We’ll be ready to
welcome you.
Namaste,
Apa Sherpa
Goin’ to the chapel this Valentine’s weekend
February 12, 2015
Thanks to the ease and low cost of acquiring a marriage license, Las Vegas is considered the
Marriage Capital of the World
. For many, Vegas weddings are a chance to be spontaneous and embrace the unexpected. This Valentine’s Day, we hope you’ll say yes… and visit
the chapels
that make Las Vegas famous with Street View in Google Maps.
From the regal
Classico Chapel in Caesars Palace
to the more simple
Las Vegas Love Chapel
, there’s a variety of places to say “I do.” You can take a seat at the locations of some of the world’s most remembered (for better or for worse) Vegas weddings. Want to know why Jon Bon Jovi and Jay Leno picked
Graceland Wedding Chapel
for one of the biggest days in their lives? Take a look:
Graceland Wedding Chapel
If your dream wedding involves walking down the aisle in a silk tuxedo to the tune of “Burning Love,” stop by
Planet Hollywood
(formerly
the Aladdin
) and relive the eight minutes it took for Elvis Presley and Priscilla to get married there. The original hotel is gone, but you can say your virtual vows at Planet Hollywood’s chapel. (And let’s not forget that in Vegas,
Elvis can marry you
—to your loved one, of course.)
Plant Hollywood's Wedding Chapel
Whether you're ready to take the marital plunge, walk down memory aisle, or just pique your curiosity,
this collection
is a fun celebration of romance—Vegas style.
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
Drive by Dubai with Street View
December 8, 2014
Dubai is home to the world’s
tallest tower
,
largest mall
and the planet’s only
seven-star hotel
. With all these modern wonders, it’s no surprise that Dubai hosted 10 million global visitors last year—and aims to hit a record-breaking 20 million visitors in 2020. Starting today, it can add virtual visitors to that list, as Dubai becomes the first city in an Arab country to be added to Street View in Google Maps.
Start your tour with a drive on
Sheikh Zayed Road
, the longest road in the Emirates that runs in parallel to the coastline. Peer up at the city’s iconic skyscrapers and high-rise towers that, in some cases, reach more than 1,000 feet into the clouds. On one side, you can see the city’s elevated and driverless metro system.
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Along Financial Road, pass
Dubai Mall
, home to thousands of shops. But with an average of 75 million visitors every year, the mall is more than just a retail space. Inside is a 10 million-liter aquarium -- one of the largest suspended tanks in the world -- and a facing it there is a flock of
famous dancing fountains
.
Dubai Mall, Dubai
Most of Dubai’s buildings were
constructed in the last decade
, but if you’re curious to go back to where it all began, visit
Deira
. Here, the great-grandfathers of present-day merchants set up shop, creating one of the region’s biggest markets and establishing a major link in the time’s global trade routes.
Deira Spice Souk, Dubai
Finally, no visit of Dubai is complete without touring the
Dubai Creek
. Known for its fusion of past and present cultures, and its trading connections with countries around and beyond the Arabian Gulf, along its banks you can see merchant dhows docked and bazaars bustling with silks and spices.
Dubai Creek, Dubai
It’s hard to believe that a city not much larger than 4,000 square kilometers has become such a hub of modern culture with more than 200 nationalities mingling daily, as well as a center for trade and tourism in just four short decades. We hope that you’ll be inspired to explore its wonders in person, but until then, they’re just a click away.
Posted by Mohamad Mourad, Regional Director for Google, Middle East and North Africa
Viva La Espana: 50 new Street View sights in Spain
December 5, 2014
The Iberian Peninsula has a rich and varied artistic, architectural and cultural legacy. Roman remains, Al-Andalus, Gothic splendor and 19th century Catalan modernism are just a few examples of what you might see travelling around Spain’s cities and countryside. And starting today, people all over the world will be able to explore 50 new iconic locations in Spain with Street View on Google Maps.
Peruse architectural details of the
Alhambra and Generalife
, walk around the
Tower of Hercules
(a Roman Empire-era lighthouse), and gaze up at the vast arched ceiling of the crypt at the
Church of Sagrada Familia
.
The Courtyard of the Lions at the Alhambra
Inside of the Church of the Sagrada Familia
In addition to these famed sights, you can also discover lesser-known treasures. Visit the desertlike world of the
Bardenas Reales
natural park in southeast Navarre, Neoclassic architecture at the
Congress of Deputies
and colorful stained-glass windows in the
Cathedral of León
. Or make a trip to the
small medieval town of Albarracín
, a walled lordship that has stood for centuries.
Casteldetierra, Bardenas Reales natural park
Inside the Congress of Deputies
This 360-degree imagery was collected by our
Trekker
, a backpack equipped with Street View technology that allows the wearer to capture imagery while walking. To capture details of the fine art and architecture inside these magnificent sites, we enlisted the help of the
Trolley
. And for more sprawling locations, the trusty
Trike
captured imagery while its rider pedaled.
If this collection piques your interest to see these locations in person, you’re in good company. In fact, according to the
survey on the Impact of Online Content on European Tourism
, more than half of EU travelers consult Internet sites and social media in order to get information about trips. But even if you’re not planning
un vacación
anytime soon, the wonders of Spain are now just a click away.
Published by Amita Khattri, Street View Program Manager
Explore U.S. landmarks in honor of Veterans Day
November 11, 2014
In 1919, after the World War I armistice, President Wilson proclaimed
November 11
a day dedicated to honor and remember the servicemen of the armed forces:
"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"
Today, whether you recognize
Veterans Day
,
Armistice Day
or
Remembrance Day
, you can now celebrate servicemen and women by touring some significant
U.S. historical places
in Street View in Google Maps.
Visit
West Point Cemetery
and explore the historic burial ground of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Overlooking the Hudson River, some of the cemetery’s tombs date back to the American Revolutionary War. To walk further back in time, travel to the
Gettysburg National Military Park
in Pennsylvania, the site of the infamous 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY, USA
On the Gulf Coast of Texas, stand on the runway of the
USS Lexington
, nicknamed "The Blue Ghost," an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy, and the
Battleship North Carolina
, the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II.
USS Lexington, Corpus Christi, TX, USA
You can also explore historical collections of U.S. leaders and military personnel, like the
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library
, the
West Point Museum
and the
Museum of the Confederacy
. Here explore photos, uniforms and tokens from past events throughout American history.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, New York, USA
This
U.S. Highlights gallery
is our small way of thanking veterans for their service. We hope you’ll take a few minutes today to honor and and recognize servicemen and women both past and present.
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
Explore Gombe National Park through the eyes of Dr. Jane Goodall
October 21, 2014
In July 1960,
Dr. Jane Goodall
stepped off the boat in what is now
Gombe National Park, Tanzania
with a pair of second-hand binoculars and a notepad. She was 26 years old, and was there to observe and record the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild. This summer, after four planes and a boat ride, I took my first (wobbly) steps onto the shores of Lake Tanganyika. I was about to walk the same paths that Dr. Goodall took to do her groundbreaking research into the lives of chimpanzees. And now—thanks to a Google Maps partnership with the
Jane Goodall Institute
and
Tanzania National Parks
—so can you.
We were invited to Gombe National Park to capture a record of this historic place, where today the Jane Goodall Institute manages the longest-running chimpanzee research study in the world. It was here that Dr. Goodall first witnessed chimpanzees
fishing for termites
using a blade of grass as a tool to dig them out of their mounds. Using tools was an act previously believed to be unique to humans. Her observations revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees—animals that share 98 percent of our DNA—and redefined the very notion of “human.” More than 50 years later, protecting chimpanzees and their habitat is central to the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI).
View of Lake Tanganyika at The Peak, Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Pushing through the brush, carrying the Street View
Trekker
, we collected thousands of 360 degree images along the narrow paths of the park to share with the world. We first stopped at a location Jane calls “The Peak”—her favorite vantage point. I could imagine her looking out over the canopies, peering tirelessly through her binoculars, writing in her notebook, and observing these beautiful animals as they
swung through the trees
.
A chimpanzee named Gizmo in Gombe National Park
In the spirit of preservation, the Institute plans to use Gombe Street View as a unique archive of this special place, available to future generations of researchers. This imagery complements JGI’s current monitoring efforts using
satellite imagery and mapping
to protect 85 percent of the remaining chimpanzees in Africa. Young people will also be inspired to explore the wild through the 360 degree imagery as part of JGI’s educational program,
Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots
.
This Street View collection
is our small contribution to the already rich legacy of science and discovery at Gombe. Wherever you are, take a moment to experience what it’s like to be Jane for a day: peek into
her house
, take a dip in
Lake Tanganyika
, spot the
chimp named Google
and try to keep up with
Glitter and Gossamer
.
We hope you enjoy exploring this living laboratory for yourself!
Posted by Allie Lieber, Program Manager, Google Earth Outreach
Special thank you to Dr. Jane Goodall,
Dr. Lilian Pintea
,
Bill Wallauer
,
Dr. Anthony Collins
and many more members of the Jane Goodall Institute in the United States and Tanzania, as well as
TANAPA
, for all of the knowledge and time they contributed to this project.
Take a college road trip with Street View
August 7, 2014
Whether you’re a college applicant or a curious parent getting to know your kid’s new home away from home, Street View can take you on a walking tour of schools around the world. Starting today, you’ll be able to explore 36 new university campuses across the U.S. and Canada with Street View in Google Maps.
First stop:
Georgetown University
in Washington, D.C. Architecture buffs will love Georgetown's Healy Hall, a
National Historic Landmark
and iconic building in the Romanesque revival style.
Healy Lawn, Georgetown University
Now let’s head south. If a tropical climate is more your speed, maybe the
University of Miami
is the right place for you. Strolling UM’s scenic pathways winding through palm trees and clear blue water, you almost need to put on your shades. Talk about extra credit!
Coral Gables, University of Miami
Finally, let’s stop by the
University of Regina
in Canada. Founded in 1911, the school is known for its emphasis on
experiential learning
. Although its Saskatchewan location can get pretty cold, students can take advantage of the beautiful green when the sun is shining.
Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green, University of Regina
These universities are the latest additions to the hundreds of college campuses all over the world that are already available for you to explore in Google Maps. To see if a Street View tour of your dream school is available, search for a particular university on Google Maps and click on
Pegman
to enter the Street View imagery. Visit our
Street View gallery
for global highlights and other popular universities around the world.
So if you can’t make it in person, Street View can help you get a feel for the place you’re considering spending the next four years. And for you parents out there, this might help you get used to the idea of an empty nest!
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
Explore America’s most endangered river on Street View
March 13, 2014
This guest post is by Chris Williams, Senior Vice President of Conservation at
American Rivers
. We’ve partnered with American Rivers to share the adventure of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in Google Maps. -Ed.
For 6 million years,
the Colorado River
has flowed through the heart of the desert southwest, its waters slowly carving out a canyon so vast it can be seen from space—yet so remote it didn’t appear on early maps of the region. It wasn’t until 1869, when
John Wesley Powell
led a small exploration party on a rafting trip, that the natural wonders of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon came fully into view.
Now with
Google Street View
, you can ride the whitewater rapids, cruise the sleepy river bends, and discover the side canyons that make the Colorado River a treasured resource.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, U.S.
Start at an iconic spot like
Deer Creek Falls
or
North Canyon
, or climb up to the
Nankoweap Granaries
. Geology fans will enjoy formations like
Hermit Shale
and
Tapeats Sandstone
. On your journey, look out for wildlife like
big horn sheep
and signs of a
volcanic dam
that naturally occurred centuries ago.
While you admire its grandeur, remember that the river is also at risk. One of the United States’ most important resources, the Colorado River provides drinking water for 36 million people from Denver to Los Angeles, supports a $26 billion recreation industry, and irrigates nearly 4 million acres of land that grow 15 percent of our nation’s crops. But it’s also one of the most
endangered
, dammed, diverted and plumbed rivers in the world, thanks to a century of management policies and practices that have promoted the use of Colorado River water at an unsustainable rate. By the time it reaches the Gulf of California in Mexico, the river is barely a trickle—a ghost of its once magnificent self. You can see evidence of the river’s decline In Street View, like the
high water mark
(showing 1950s driftwood on top of the rock), or
sedimentation along the river’s edge
down by Lake Mead.
Colorado River, U.S.
We’re proud to partner with Google and Street View to raise awareness of the need to protect and restore the river. It’s time to speak up and protect the wonder of the Grand Canyon and the riches of a healthy Colorado River.
Join American Rivers
and help us protect and restore this iconic river of the west—for today and for future generations.
Posted by Chris Williams, Senior Vice President of Conservation, American Rivers
Aloha from Google Street View
March 6, 2014
Longing for an island getaway? You’re not the only one. Over the last 30 days on Google.com,
search interest
in “Hawaii” has risen a staggering 78 percent.
Starting today, you can take a trip to the Aloha state and explore even more of Hawaii’s hiking trails, parks, historical sites, and beaches using Street View on Google Maps. Last summer we announced our
Trekker Loan Program
with our first partner, the
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB)
. Since then, HVCB has been collecting Street View imagery of many popular and special places across the islands of Hawaii (the Big Island) and Oahu.
Hawaii is famous for its spectacular sandy beaches, like
Hapunua Beach
, but this tropical island paradise has much more to offer to all the outdoor adventurers out there. Hike through a volcanic crater along the
Kilauea Iki Trail
, learn about Native Hawaiian culture at the
Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
, and take in the diverse flora at the
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
.
Hapuna Beach
, Island of Hawaii
Kilauea Iki Trail
, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
, Pāpa'ikou, Island of Hawaii
Whether you want to travel across the Pacific or around the block, we hope you’ll use Street View to explore all the incredible places in the world. And if we’ve inspired you to plan your next vacation to Hawaii, you can also explore these amazing Street View Treks on
GoHawaii.com
, the official website for HVCB.
To learn more about this program and apply to be the next Trekker, visit
g.co/trekker
.
Mahalo!
Posted by Evan Rapoport, Product Manager, Google Maps and Street View
Create your own Street View
December 9, 2013
Have you ever tried to convey the feeling of walking through your favorite park?
Or have you wanted to create an interactive tour of a memorable journey?
Well, starting today, it's now possible for you to build your own Street View experiences to do just that. Using a new feature in our
Views
community, you can easily connect your
photo spheres
to create 360º virtual tours of the places you love, then share them with the world on Google Maps.
Creating Street View from your photo spheres is as easy as connecting the dots into what looks like a “constellation” of stars. You can even connect your photo spheres to our own Street View panoramas.
To get started, just create photo spheres using your
Android phone
or a
DSLR
and then share them on
Views
. Next, select the photo spheres from your profile and use our new tool to connect them together (as seen in the example above). Once your photo spheres are connected and published, people can navigate between them on Google Maps, just like they can in Street View. Please visit our help center to
learn more about connecting photo spheres
.
I built this
Street View experience
from photo spheres I created with both my Android phone (Nexus 4) and my DSLR camera. Now everyone can virtually explore this beautiful location I visited on my vacation.
We are excited to see the different types of Street View experiences that everyone will contribute. For example, this feature can now enable environmental non-profits to document and promote the beautiful places they strive to protect. It also opens up a new tool for photographers to showcase diversity in a specific location -- by times of day, weather conditions or cultural events -- in a way that Street View currently doesn’t cover.
And, just like with Street View, you can embed our interactive viewer on your own website or build applications with it using the Google Maps API. You can learn more about
solutions for developers
.
We hope this new feature will enable people to share and witness the beauty and breadth of our planet through Google Maps. Whether you’re photographing exotic islands or your favorite neighborhood hangout, mountain peaks or city streets, historic castles or your town center, we’re thrilled to see the places you love coming to life on Google Maps.
Businesses, as a reminder, you can showcase the beauty of your interiors through
Business Photos
.
Evan Rapoport, Product Manager, Google Maps & Photo Sphere
Updated December 16: Modified use cases for clarity & added reference to Business Photos.
Take off for the holidays with Google Street View
November 25, 2013
Whether it’s touring the canals of
Venice
, swimming with the seals in the
Galapagos
or climbing the
Burj Khalifa
in Dubai, Street View has taken you to some of the most beautiful and exciting places around the world.
Now, in addition to scoping out your destination, Street View can help you cut down the stress of traveling by giving you a preview of your journey, too. Our first efforts to map global transit locations include 16 international airports, over 50 train and subway stations, and even a cable car station in Hong Kong.
Here’s an
interactive map
so you can see the new Street View transit locations worldwide.
Now you can visit the check-in counter of your airline in Madrid, map out the way from baggage claim to the bus at Tokyo International Airport and check out where to pick up your rental car at Eindhoven Airport; you can even scope out your seat on an Emirates flight from Dubai!
Or, if you’re planning to take the train, navigate through Waterloo station so you can be one step ahead, whether you’re with a group of friends, family or a baby stroller.
Check in at Madrid Barajas, ES
Arrivals, Tokyo International Airport, JP
Eindhoven Airport, NL
Emirates A380 at Dubai Airport
Waterloo Station, London, UK
Don’t let travel logistics get you down this holiday season. With Street View, you can see how to get where you’re going faster and easier. Enjoy and safe travels!
Posted by Ulf Spitzer, Google Street View Program Manager
Take a hike with Street View through U.S. National Parks and Parks Canada
November 20, 2013
What do tents and hiking boots have in common? You don’t need either to start exploring or planning your next adventure to some of the best national parks and historical sites across North America.
Working with the
U.S. National Park Service
and
Parks Canada
, our Street View cars, trikes and
Trekker
mapped more than 44 locations with beautiful, 360 degree panoramas.
Leave your gear behind and still get a chance to marvel at the
Sequoias
in California. Or perhaps you’re looking for more adventure? Lookout to
Signal Mountain
in Wyoming’s Grand Tetons, climb around California’s
Joshua Tree
National Park, or dip your toe into
Moraine Lake
in Banff, Canada.
Moraine Lake’s beautiful color comes from the light reflecting off rock flour at the bottom of the lake. (
Wikipedia
)
Getting tired? Take a break to watch the
Old Faithful
geyser in Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world.
Old Faithful’s eruptions last 1 1/2 to 5 minutes, expel up to 8,400 gallons of boiling water, and can be as high as 184 feet. (
Yellowstone National Park
)
Or, let your inner history buff come out to explore monuments and fortresses across North America.
Brush up presidential facts as you check out the
Lincoln Memorial
or get a closer look at US presidents at
Mount Rushmore
. Take a moment to “
Remember the Alamo
” as you visit this battlefield in Texas or step inside the
Halifax Citadel
to investigate the city’s role as a key naval station in the British Empire. For a selection of our favorites, check out the
Views collection
.
Fifty-six pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a plaza and fountain make up the humbling World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Take a moment to remember those that served at the
Korean War Memorial
,
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
and
National World War II Memorial
in Washington, D.C.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or just looking to be inspired by the beauty of the world from the comfort of your living room, we invite you to head over to Google Maps and let Pegman be your virtual guide to Street View. We hope you enjoy exploring the
majestic scenery
of North America’s national parks and monuments.
Posted by Evan Rapoport, Product Manager, Google Maps
Where are we going to eat? See inside before you decide!
July 18, 2013
“Where are we going to eat?”
Google Maps
can make your decision easier by helping you preview, browse and navigate your way to a restaurant that suits your appetite.
Let’s say you’re in New York City, home to over 25,000 restaurants, just before the start of
NYC Restaurant Week (TM)
(July 22 - August 16). You can quickly narrow down the choices by picking from a list of eateries participating in their summer’s
Restaurant Week
.
Google Maps
lets you see the interiors of more than 50% of participating restaurants with
Business Photos
, so that you can make sure you’re choosing the right setting for your meal out. Street View allows you to take a closer look at the exterior of any destination, and even virtually stroll through the surrounding neighborhood.
\
Preview and See Inside
Fig and Olive
Get a preview from your phone or tablet (Featured:
Cipriani Dolci
&
Maialino
)
For more specialized suggestions, you can rely on
Zagat lists, ratings and reviews
, which can also be found in Google Maps. Zagat–the trusted authority for exceptional experiences—offers reviews and ratings for food, decor and service, to help you find the perfect spot every time. Or you can continue to browse and discover new places to eat and drink with our Explore feature.
Hungry for more? Find us on the
NYC Restaurant Week
website to explore more with Google Maps. If you still can’t decide on which participating restaurant to dine at, we offer this advice: follow your gut. That, and use Google Maps to keep up with the adventure your palate is about to embark on.
Preview and make a reservation at
Aldea on NYC Restaurant Week
Happy eating!
Posted by Evelyn Chang, Google Maps Summer Intern and NYC Foodie
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