# Quirky Tourist Attraction Apps Roadside America Connects You to Hidden Gems By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadside-america References: [netted.net](http://netted.net/2011/08/24/on-and-off-the-road/?id=Today) & [roadsideamerica](http://www.roadsideamerica.com/) Roadside America is an ingenious concept that connects users to the real world in new and exciting ways. The app enables users to find hidden [roadside attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1) on their [road trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roamazing) anywhere in Canada and the United States. What I particularly like about the Roadside America app is that is uses technology to connect users to reality in a way that was never before possible. Submissions come from experts and travelers with a good tip; if you know of a roadside attraction, submit it on their site. **Implications** - Consumers are looking more and more toward technological solutions to connect them with the world in new and exciting ways. The Roadside America app taps into this impulse and enables users to have new experiences. Companies should take this mindset into account when creating products and marketing initiatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Technological Solutions for Connection:** Roadside America's app demonstrates the growing demand for technology that connects users with the real world in innovative ways. - **User-generated Content:** The app's reliance on user submissions highlights the increasing role of user-generated content in shaping experiences and recommendations. - **New Experiences and Discovery:** The Roadside America app offers users the opportunity to explore hidden attractions and engage in unique experiences, reflecting the trend of seeking out novel discoveries. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage technological solutions like Roadside America's app to enhance user experiences and attractions. - **App Development and Technology:** The success of apps like Roadside America highlights the opportunities for innovation and growth in the app development and technology sector. - **Content Creation and Curation:** The increasing reliance on user-generated content in platforms like Roadside America creates opportunities for content creation and curation services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countryquest.md) - [Social Travel Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roameio.md) - [Connective Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-apps1.md) - [In-App Road Trip Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-trip-planner.md) - [AI-Powered Adventure Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-chaser.md) - [Enlightening Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herodot-ai.md) - [Navigable Excursion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-in-your-state.md) - [Vanlife Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanlife-travel.md) - [Location-Based Storytelling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyrabbit.md)