Down to only a few hours left to enjoy New York City!!! What to do???
I needed to head to the airport by 1pm from Brooklyn. What can I possibly hope to cross off the list in that short amount of time? Lucky for me, the amazing @TraciC was able to whip together a Google Maps “List” of ideas tailor-made just for ME
This feature is only available on mobile (so far) but it’s one I’m sure we’ve all seen recently. When you tap to star a business in Google Maps, you now have choices. I’ve used “Review” a ton (handy) and the old standby “Saved” lives here as well. “Lists” are something I never really explored. It’s a lot like creating a “My Map” of the locations you love to share with anyone. Biggest difference: SUPER SIMPLE, SUPER EASY!!!
Here’s a great article that was published on Google’s “The Keyword” in February when the feature launched. Written by Program Manager Zach Maier: https://goo.gl/j87w69
I’ve assembled the photos and video into a Google Photos Album, a Photos Story to be exact. Here’s the link to the entire story: https://goo.gl/photos/B6QpQj7ZXPnRVhr97
I had a great time in my 5 hours and I hope if you ever find yourself with 5 free hours in NYC, you’ll be able to use Traci’s List too! Or make your own!
Thanks for sharing your story, photos, and experience with the lists feature in Maps, @KimberlyAnnG ! Awesome idea by @TraciC to create a custom list for you! I’ve used My Maps for work and I’ve used the list feature for places I want to go on an upcoming trip or around town.
Recently, I actually showed a coworker how to use Maps to create a list of places to share with her friend on their visit to Chicago. This inspires me to create a list that I can share for people visiting Miami, even specialized lists based on interests. Absolutely love this feature.
Exactly!!! It takes all of 5 minutes when you’re making a List with places you know well. Soooo much quicker and easier than MyMaps. I really think Lists are a better way to quickly share this kind of info.
Aw, @KimberlyAnnG . I’m so glad this list was helpful for you. @SP31 : After we did The Great Saunter this weekend (and then ate all day Sunday with our other Local Guides/friends), Kimberly was looking for a fun way to close out her visit in NYC while I was working and I literally created this list in a few minutes. It was so fun and I love how easy it is. So glad to hear you’re creating them too, @SP31 ! Kim: you’re the best at write-ups!!
Now for me to ask for suggestions for a trip to New Orleans.
Oh @TraciC !!! Just spent a whopping 10 minutes putting my NOLA List together for you I was there in January 2015 for a long weekend. Not a lot of time but I was with friends that know it well. I took great notes
Great @KimberlyAnnG ! I’ve been in NY three times, and the last i had only few hours… i spent the whole time in MOMA and in starbucks, because it was -28°C