Technology for Kids

One For The Road: The 10 Best Travel Apps for Families On The Go

From sightseeing apps that banish backseat boredom to apps that help you locate the nearest rest stop when they really gotta go, these tools of the trade will help everyone stay on track.

By Phebe Wahl September 11, 2013

Traveling with tots in tow is no easy feat. Many parents use their smart phone or iPad to keep takeoff tantrums and road trip rage at bay—but there are also a variety of applications that can help you keep your cool while on the go. From sightseeing apps that banish backseat boredom to apps that help you locate the nearest rest stop when they really gotta go, these tools of the trade will help everyone stay on track.

Road Trip Bingo HD

Your trip is looking up (and out the window) with this fun app that is all about enjoying the journey. Road Trip Bingo allows two players to play side by side on the same device so that siblings can all get in on the fun. Players will search for items like road signs, vehicles, animals and scenery with over 40 different items to find. An app that encourages them to look away from the app? Bingo!
$0.99 on iTunes