## How to Add Visited Places to Google Maps
Google Maps is a powerful tool for navigation and exploration. It can help you find your way around unfamiliar places, discover new destinations, and keep track of the places you’ve visited.
One of the most useful features of Google Maps is the ability to add visited places. This can be a great way to keep a record of your travels, share your favorite spots with others, or simply find your way back to places you’ve enjoyed in the past.
There are two ways to add visited places to Google Maps:
1. **Add a place from your search results.** When you search for a place in Google Maps, you’ll see a list of results. To add a place to your visited list, click on the star icon next to the place name.
2. **Add a place from your timeline.** Your Google Maps timeline shows a history of the places you’ve visited. To add a place to your visited list from your timeline, click on the three dots next to the place name and select “Add to visited places.”
Once you’ve added a place to your visited list, it will appear in the “Visited” tab of your profile. You can also view your visited places on a map by clicking on the “Map” tab.
**Here are some tips for adding visited places to Google Maps:**
* Be specific when adding places. Include the name of the place, the city and state, and the country.
* Add a description of the place. This could include information about what you did there, what you liked about it, or why you recommend it.
* Add photos of the place. This will help other users visualize the place and decide if they want to visit it.
* Share your visited places with others. You can share your visited places on social media or by email.
**Adding visited places to Google Maps is a great way to:**
* Keep a record of your travels
* Share your favorite spots with others
* Find your way back to places you’ve enjoyed in the past
* Discover new destinations
So next time you’re exploring a new place, be sure to add it to your Google Maps visited list!
## Additional tips for adding visited places to Google Maps:
* If you’re adding a place from your search results, make sure you’re signed in to your Google account.
* If you’re adding a place from your timeline, make sure Location History is turned on.
* You can add up to 10,000 visited places to your list.
* You can remove visited places from your list at any time.
* You can also edit the description and photos of your visited places.