200 Ask Google Maps Prompts You Can Try
Google Maps' "Ask Maps" feature is a game changer for me, and it is one of the best AI implementations by any platform. We use Google Maps every day for the commute; it is the default app. Before this AI integration, every search and interaction had to be done manually to find the place you were looking for. But with the Ask Maps feature, you can simply prompt Google Maps with your natural language, and it finds the results for you.
I recently shared my Google Maps "Ask" feature experience, which you can read at this link. If you are new to it, here is our complete Ask Maps guide.
This guide covers the best prompts you can use with Google Ask Maps to get the best results, whether it's for finding the best places based on your needs, planning a surprise weekend trip, or creating an accurate plan for your next trip.
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Find Places Near You20
“What are some interesting places near me?”
“What can I do near [location]?”
“Show me fun things to do within a 15-minute drive.”
“What are some hidden gems near [location]?”
“Find highly rated places near me that aren't too crowded.”
“What are some places worth visiting within [distance] of me?”
“Find something interesting to do nearby for an hour.”
“Where can I spend a quiet evening near me?”
“Find places near me that are open right now.”
“What can I do near [location] tonight?”
“Suggest somewhere nearby I've probably never visited.”
“Find popular local places instead of tourist attractions.”
“What are some underrated places around [location]?”
“Find something fun to do indoors near me.”
“Find outdoor activities near me.”
“Where can I go nearby without spending much money?”
“Find free things to do around [location].”
“What are some places I can visit within the next two hours?”
“Find somewhere nearby that is good for relaxing.”
“Suggest places around [location] based on what I usually like.”
Restaurants and Food25
“Find highly rated restaurants near me.”
“Find a good [cuisine] restaurant near [location].”
“Where can I get good [food] nearby?”
“Find vegetarian restaurants near me.”
“Find vegan restaurants near [location].”
“Find restaurants with good vegetarian options.”
“Where can I get breakfast near me?”
“Find somewhere good for lunch near [location].”
“Find a good place for dinner tonight.”
“Find restaurants open after [time].”
“Find restaurants under [budget] per person.”
“Find a restaurant that's good for a date.”
“Find a quiet restaurant where we can talk.”
“Find restaurants with a good view.”
“Find rooftop restaurants near [location].”
“Find restaurants with outdoor seating.”
“Find restaurants suitable for a family dinner.”
“Find restaurants with a kids' play area.”
“Find somewhere good for a large group.”
“Find restaurants where I probably won't need a reservation.”
“Find restaurants that aren't too crowded right now.”
“Where can I eat near [location] without waiting too long?”
“Find restaurants with easy parking.”
“Find restaurants with valet parking.”
“Find somewhere serving [dish] that's highly rated.”
Ask About a Specific Restaurant20
“What is [restaurant] known for?”
“What should I order at [restaurant]?”
“What dishes do people recommend at [restaurant]?”
“Does [restaurant] have vegetarian options?”
“Does [restaurant] have vegan options?”
“Is [restaurant] good for families?”
“Is [restaurant] good for a date?”
“Is [restaurant] usually crowded?”
“What is the best time to visit [restaurant]?”
“Does [restaurant] have parking?”
“Does [restaurant] have valet parking?”
“Does [restaurant] have outdoor seating?”
“Is [restaurant] wheelchair accessible?”
“Does [restaurant] have a kids' area?”
“Is [restaurant] noisy?”
“Would [restaurant] be good for a business meeting?”
“What do people complain about most at [restaurant]?”
“What do reviewers like most about [restaurant]?”
“What are the most mentioned dishes in reviews for [restaurant]?”
“Is [restaurant] worth visiting for [specific dish]?”
Cafes and Work-Friendly Places10
“Find a quiet coffee shop near me.”
“Find cafes where I can work for a few hours.”
“Find cafes with Wi-Fi near [location].”
“Find cafes with power outlets.”
“Find coffee shops that aren't too crowded.”
“Find a cafe that's good for meetings.”
“Find cafes open early in the morning.”
“Find cafes open late tonight.”
“Where can I get good coffee on my way to [destination]?”
“Find a coffee shop that adds less than [number] minutes to my trip.”
Route Planning15
“What's the fastest way to get to [location] right now?”
“Should I drive or take public transport to [location]?”
“Compare driving and public transport to [location].”
“How long will it take to reach [location] right now?”
“What time should I leave to reach [location] by [time]?”
“What's the least congested route to [location]?”
“Is there a route to [location] with less traffic?”
“Find a route to [location] that avoids tolls.”
“Find a route that avoids highways.”
“Which route has fewer tolls?”
“Which route would save the most time?”
“Is paying the toll worth the time saved?”
“Find the easiest route to drive to [location].”
“Which route has fewer complicated turns?”
“How much extra time would the alternate route take?”
Stops Along Your Route15
“Find a gas station on my way to [destination].”
“Find a coffee shop along my route.”
“Find a restaurant on my way to [destination].”
“Find a supermarket along my route.”
“Find an ATM along my route.”
“Find a pharmacy along my route.”
“Find a restroom along my route.”
“Find a post office on my route.”
“Find a place to buy flowers on my way to [destination].”
“Find a stop that adds less than [number] minutes to my journey.”
“Which [business type] along my route requires the smallest detour?”
“Find somewhere to eat halfway between here and [destination].”
“Find a petrol station before I reach [location].”
“Find a highly rated restaurant close to my route.”
“Find a quick stop for coffee without taking me far off my route.”
Public Transport20
“What's the fastest public transport route to [location]?”
“When is the next bus to [location]?”
“When is the next metro to [location]?”
“When is the next train to [location]?”
“Is my bus running on time?”
“Is the metro delayed?”
“Are there any train delays right now?”
“What buses are leaving [station] soon?”
“Show upcoming departures from [station].”
“What's the best bus route to [location]?”
“What's the best metro route to [location]?”
“How many transfers will I need to reach [location]?”
“Find a route with the fewest transfers.”
“Find a route with the least walking.”
“What time should I leave to catch the [time] train?”
“Is there a direct bus to [location]?”
“Which station should I get off at for [place]?”
“How far is [place] from the nearest metro station?”
“What connections can I take from [station]?”
“Will I make my connection if I take this bus?”
Parking10
“Where can I park near [location]?”
“Does [place] have its own parking?”
“Find parking close to [location].”
“Which of these restaurants has easier parking?”
“Which place has valet parking?”
“Find somewhere to eat where parking won't be difficult.”
“Is parking usually difficult around [location]?”
“Find attractions with convenient parking.”
“Where should I park if I'm visiting [place]?”
“Which entrance is closest to the parking area?”
Weekend and Day Planning15
“Plan a day around [location].”
“Plan a weekend in [city].”
“Give me a one-day itinerary for [city].”
“Plan a morning in [location].”
“Plan an afternoon around [location].”
“Plan an evening in [location].”
“Give me three things to do this weekend.”
“Plan a weekend without expensive activities.”
“Plan a day with mostly indoor activities.”
“Plan a day with outdoor activities.”
“Plan a rainy-day itinerary in [city].”
“Plan an itinerary that doesn't require much driving.”
“Plan a walking itinerary around [location].”
“Plan a day where all the places are close together.”
“Give me a relaxed itinerary instead of trying to see everything.”
Family, Kids and Senior Citizens15
“Find places suitable for young children.”
“Find activities for a family with kids.”
“Find restaurants with kids' play areas.”
“Find attractions where children won't get bored.”
“Plan a family-friendly day in [city].”
“Find places suitable for senior citizens.”
“Plan a day with minimal walking.”
“Find attractions with seating and easy access.”
“Find places with wheelchair access.”
“Find attractions suitable for someone who can't walk long distances.”
“Which attractions have elevators?”
“Find places that are easy for elderly visitors.”
“Plan a weekend for my parents visiting [city].”
“Find places my parents can visit without climbing many stairs.”
“Which of these places would be easiest for senior citizens?”
Shopping and Errands15
“Where can I buy [item] near me?”
“Find a shop selling [item] that's open now.”
“Find a pharmacy open right now.”
“Find a supermarket near me.”
“Find a shopping mall near [location].”
“Find somewhere to buy a phone charger.”
“My phone battery is nearly dead. Where can I charge it?”
“Find somewhere I can charge my phone without buying anything.”
“Find an ATM near [location].”
“Find a bank branch near me.”
“Find a repair shop for [device/product].”
“Find a highly rated [service] nearby.”
“Find a [service] that's open on Sunday.”
“Find a [service] that is open after [time].”
“Which nearby [service] has the best reviews?”
Trips and Personal Intelligence10
“What can I do near my hotel?”
“What restaurants are close to my hotel?”
“What can I do for a few hours before my flight?”
“What time should I leave my hotel for the airport?”
“Find somewhere to eat between my hotel and the airport.”
“What attractions are near where I'm staying?”
“Plan something to do before my dinner reservation.”
“Find things to do near my upcoming reservation.”
“What's the best way to get from my hotel to the airport?”
“Find somewhere for breakfast near where I'm staying.”
Conversational Follow-Ups10
“Which of those is closest?”
“Which one has the best reviews?”
“Which one is cheapest?”
“Which one is less crowded?”
“Which one has easier parking?”
“Only show places open right now.”
“Remove anything more than [distance] away.”
“Make the itinerary more relaxed.”
“Replace [place] with something indoors.”
“Save these places and give me directions to the first one.”
* Replace the words in [brackets] with your own details, copy the prompt, then open Google Maps, tap Ask Maps, and paste or say it. Ask Maps availability depends on your country, language, and app version.
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