Street view cars have had to travel untold numbers of uneventful urban highways and side streets, but sometimes the drivers get lucky. These select few get the chance to drive along roads that most of us will only ever dream…

Here at Google Sightseeing we’re absolutely fascinated with the more unusual names that places have been given. There’s so much choice in this field that today we’re able to bring you another post about creative place names – but this…

‘Tis the season for Google Sightseeing to pay a visit to people who just can’t get enough of Christmas! Sure, the shopping malls may be overflowing with tinsel and trimmings from early September, but as a follow-up to our Creative…

Most residents of Washington, DC typically go about their daily lives removed from political machinations. Today we’re going to explore my hometown, but skip the monuments, the museums and the stereotypes to enjoy a more unusual geography. We have Exclaves…

San Francisco’s Mission District is a neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. Of particular note are the many murals which decorate prominent locations in the area. These include Balmy Alley, a narrow road lined by buildings covered…

In Post Alley, Seattle, there is a brick wall that has become one of the most bizarre tourist destinations we’ve ever encountered – and here on Google Sightseeing we’ve encountered some really bizarre ones. Post Alley happens to be where…