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.

Roadside America

 Take the road less travelled and never miss another silly statue or oddball attraction again with the Roadside America app. Pay $2.99 to unlock one of seven US or Canada regions, or spring for the in-app purchase to unlock all 9,000+ nutty wonders of the world. Explore categories like “atomic” or “zombie army” and read the ridiculous field reports from tipsters out load to get the whole gang giggling.
$2.99 on iTunes