Finding POIs Around Any Location

Beyond GPX Routes: Location-Based Discovery

While PitStopper was originally designed for analyzing GPX routes, it's equally powerful for discovering points of interest around any location. Whether you're planning a trip to a new city, researching neighborhoods before moving, or finding facilities near a campsite, you can search for POIs without uploading a route file.

Four Ways to Specify Your Location

1. Address or Landmark Search

Simply type in a city name, landmark, or street address:

London, UK
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Times Square, New York

2. Decimal Coordinates

Use standard latitude/longitude format:

51.5074, -0.1278 (London)
48.8584, 2.2945 (Eiffel Tower)

3. DMS Coordinates

Degrees, Minutes, Seconds format from GPS devices:

51°30'26.5"N 0°07'39.5"W

4. Plus Codes

Google's Open Location Code system:

8FVC9G8F+6X (full code)
7M3X+RH Tadworth, UK (short code with locality)

How to Use Location Search

Access the Feature: On the landing page, click "Search by Location" or use the address search option
Enter Your Location: Use any of the four methods above
Set Search Radius: Choose from 50m to 5000m depending on your needs
Select POI Categories: Pick from 60+ categories including:
- Water sources & drinking fountains
- Restaurants, cafes & bakeries
- Hotels & accommodations
- Gas stations & charging points
- Bike shops & repair stations
- Pharmacies & medical facilities
Search & Review: Click "Search" to discover POIs on the interactive map
Export Results: Generate a printable POI report with all details

Practical Use Cases

Trip Planning "I'm visiting Paris next month - what cafes and bakeries are near my hotel?" Search around your hotel address with a 500m radius.

Moving Research "I'm considering this neighborhood - where are the nearest grocery stores, pharmacies, and bike shops?" Search the area to see all essential services.

Camping Preparation "What facilities are within 2km of my campsite coordinates?" Use decimal coordinates to see water sources, shops, and emergency services.

Exporting Your Findings

Once you've found the POIs you need, click "Print POI Report" to generate a printable sheet including:

POI names and categories
Distances from your search center
Compass directions
Opening hours (when available)
Notes and custom information

Pro Tip: Start with a smaller radius (500m) for dense urban areas, and increase to 2-5km for rural locations to get comprehensive results without overwhelming yourself with options.

Get Started

Ready to explore? Head to PitStopper.net and try the "Search by Location" feature. No GPX file required - just pick your location and start discovering!