Below is taxonomy we use to classify entities in the various Factual point-of-interest (POI) datasets. A couple of things to be aware of:
- There are three potential levels of classification, i.e. Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3.
- There are 13 Level 1 categories.
- Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife
- Automotive
- Business & Professional Services
- Community & Government
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Health & Medicine
- Legal & Financial
- Personal Care & Services
- Real Estate & Home Improvement
- Shopping
- Sports & Recreation
- Travel & Tourism
- There are 403 total category nodes
Full Taxonomy
For developers, we have three different JSON representations of the full category taxonomy:
- A flat representation. This is basically, same as appears below.
- A hierarchical representation.
- If you want to see any of these rendered nicely in your browser, we highly recommend JSONView for Chrome and JSONView for Firefox.
Finally, here's the full list of categories:
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Adult Entertainment
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Arcades & Amusement Parks
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Art Dealers & Galleries
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Dance Halls & Saloons
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Gay Bars
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Hotel Lounges
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Pubs and Taverns
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Sports Bars
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bars > Wine Bars
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Billiard Parlors & Pool Halls
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bingo Halls
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Bowling Alleys
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Casinos & Gaming
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Comedy Clubs
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Concert Halls & Theaters
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Hookah Lounges
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Internet Cafes
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Jazz & Blues Cafes
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Karaoke
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Movie Theatres
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Museums
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Night Clubs
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Orchestras, Symphonies & Bands
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Psychics & Astrologers
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Social Clubs
Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife > Ticket Sales
Automotive
Automotive > Auto Repair
Automotive > Car Appraisers
Automotive > Car Dealers
Automotive > Car Leasing
Automotive > Car Parts & Accessories
Automotive > Car & Truck Rentals
Automotive > Car Wash & Detail
Automotive > Classic & Antique Car
Automotive > Motorcycles Repair
Automotive > Motorcycles, Mopeds & Scooters
Automotive > New Cars
Automotive > Oil & Lube
Automotive > RVs & Motor Homes
Automotive > Smog Check
Automotive > Snowmobiles
Automotive > Tires
Automotive > Towing
Automotive > Transmissions
Automotive > Used Auto Parts & Salvage Yards
Automotive > Used Cars
Business & Professional Services
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Advertising Agencies & Media Buyers
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Coupons
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Creative Services
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Direct Mail & Email Marketing Services
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Lead Generation & Marketing Lists
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Market Research & Marketing Consultants
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Online Advertising
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Print, TV, Radio & Outdoor Advertising
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Printing, Copying & Signage
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Promotional Items
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Public Relations
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Search Engine Marketing & Optimization
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Web Design & Development
Business & Professional Services > Advertising & Marketing > Writing, Copywriting & Technical Writing
Business & Professional Services > Business Centers
Business & Professional Services > Employment Agencies
Business & Professional Services > Entertainment
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Agriculture and Forestry
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Audiovisual
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Automation & Control Systems
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Chemicals & Gasses
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Computers
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Food & Beverage
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Geological
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Hair & Beauty
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Industrial Machinery & Vehicles
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Logging & Sawmills
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Machine Shops
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Metals
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Packaging
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Petroleum
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Plastics
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Refrigeration & Ice
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Rubber
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Scientific
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Security and Safety
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Shipping & Freight
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Telecommunication Services
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Textiles
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Water & Waste Management
Business & Professional Services > Equipment, Supplies & Services > Welding
Business & Professional Services > Management
Business & Professional Services > Wholesale
Community & Government
Community & Government > Animal Shelters & Humane Societies
Community & Government > Caretakers
Community & Government > Cemeteries and Funeral Services
Community & Government > Day Care & Preschools
Community & Government > Disabled Persons Services
Community & Government > Drug & Alcohol Resources
Community & Government > Dry Cleaning, Ironing & Laundry
Community & Government > Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Services
Community & Government > Environmental Conservation & Ecological Organizations
Community & Government > Housing Assistance & Shelters
Community & Government > Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Community & Government > Law Enforcement & Public Safety > Fire Stations
Community & Government > Law Enforcement & Public Safety > Police Stations
Community & Government > Libraries
Community & Government > Military
Community & Government > Newspapers, Radio & TV Stations
Community & Government > Organizations & Associations
Community & Government > Politics
Community & Government > Politics > Government Lobbyists
Community & Government > Post Offices
Community & Government > Public & Social Services
Community & Government > Religious
Community & Government > Religious > Buddhist Temples
Community & Government > Religious > Churches
Community & Government > Religious > Hindu Temples
Community & Government > Religious > Mosques
Community & Government > Religious > Synagogues
Community & Government > Rescue Services
Community & Government > Retirement & Assisted Living Facilities
Community & Government > Senior Citizen Centers & Services
Community & Government > Youth Organizations
Education
Education > Adult Education
Education > Art Instruction & Schools
Education > Colleges & Universities
Education > Computer Training
Education > Culinary Schools & Cooking Lessons
Education > Dance Instruction
Education > Driving School
Education > Educational Services
Education > Fraternities & Sororities
Education > Gymnastics Instruction
Education > Health & Medicine Education
Education > Schools
Education > Test Prep & Tutors
Education > Vocational Schools
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage > Bagels & Donuts
Food & Beverage > Bakeries
Food & Beverage > Beer, Wine & Spirits
Food & Beverage > Breweries
Food & Beverage > Cafes, Coffee Houses & Tea Houses
Food & Beverage > Cheese
Food & Beverage > Chocolate
Food & Beverage > Dessert
Food & Beverage > Ethnic Food
Food & Beverage > Farmers' Markets
Food & Beverage > Health & Diet Food
Food & Beverage > Ice Cream Parlors
Food & Beverage > Juice Bars & Smoothies
Food & Beverage > Kosher
Food & Beverage > Restaurants
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > American
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Barbecue
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Buffets
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Burgers
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Chinese
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Delis
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Diners
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Fast Food
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > French
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Indian
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Italian
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Japanese
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Korean
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Mexican
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Middle Eastern
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Pizza
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Seafood
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Steakhouses
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Sushi
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Thai
Food & Beverage > Restaurants > Vegan & Vegetarian
Health & Medicine
Health & Medicine > Abortion Services
Health & Medicine > AIDS Resources
Health & Medicine > Ambulance Service
Health & Medicine > Birth Control Information & Services
Health & Medicine > Blood Banks & Centers
Health & Medicine > Dentists
Health & Medicine > Diet & Nutritionists
Health & Medicine > Health Services
Health & Medicine > Holistic, Alternative & Naturopathic Medicine
Health & Medicine > Holistic, Alternative & Naturopathic Medicine > Acupuncture
Health & Medicine > Holistic, Alternative & Naturopathic Medicine > Chiropractors
Health & Medicine > Hospitals, Clinics & Medical Centers
Health & Medicine > Medical Supplies & Labs
Health & Medicine > Mental Health Services
Health & Medicine > Mental Health Services > Counseling
Health & Medicine > Nurses
Health & Medicine > Nursing Homes
Health & Medicine > Pharmacies
Health & Medicine > Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Health & Medicine > Physicians
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Anesthesiologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Cardiologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Dermatologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Ear, Nose & Throat
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Family Medicine
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Internal Medicine
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Oncologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Ophthalmologists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Orthopedic Surgeons
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Pediatricians
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Plastic Surgeons
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Podiatrists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Psychiatrists
Health & Medicine > Physicians > Sports Medicine
Health & Medicine > Pregnancy & Childbirth Services
Health & Medicine > Veterinarians
Legal & Financial
Legal & Financial > Accounting & Bookkeeping
Legal & Financial > Banking & Financing
Legal & Financial > Business & Strategy Consulting
Legal & Financial > Business Brokers & Franchises
Legal & Financial > Check Cashing
Legal & Financial > Collections
Legal & Financial > Credit Counseling & Bankruptcy Services
Legal & Financial > Financial Planning & Investments
Legal & Financial > Fund Raising & Financial Aid
Legal & Financial > Immigration Services
Legal & Financial > Insurance
Legal & Financial > Lawyers & Legal Services
Legal & Financial > Loans & Mortgages
Legal & Financial > Merchant Solutions
Legal & Financial > Savings & Loan Associations
Personal Care & Services
Personal Care & Services > Beauty & Skin Care
Personal Care & Services > Day Spas & Destination Spas
Personal Care & Services > Hair Removal
Personal Care & Services > Hair Salons & Barbers
Personal Care & Services > Manicures & Pedicures
Personal Care & Services > Massage Clinics & Therapists
Personal Care & Services > Piercing
Personal Care & Services > Tanning Salons
Personal Care & Services > Tattooing
Personal Care & Services > Wigs, Hairpieces & Extensions
Real Estate & Home Improvement
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Apartments & Condos
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Boarding Houses
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Building & Land Surveyors
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Carpenters
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Carpet & Flooring
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Construction Supplies
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Contractors
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Contractors > Deck & Patio
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Contractors > Sewer
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Corporate Housing
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Electricians
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Fences, Fireplaces & Garage Doors
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Hardware & Services
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Home Appliances
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Home Appraiser
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Home Cleaning
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Home Inspection Services
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Housewares
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Interior Design
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Kitchens
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Landscaping & Gardeners
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Lighting Fixtures
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Mobile Homes
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Movers
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Painting
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Pest Control
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Plumbing
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Pools & Spas
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Property Management
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Real Estate Agents
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Real Estate Appraiser
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Real Estate Development & Title Companies
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Roofers
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Solar Energy
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Storage
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Swimming Pool Maintenance & Services
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Tree Service
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Upholstery
Real Estate & Home Improvement > Windows
Shopping
Shopping > Adult Shopping
Shopping > Antiques
Shopping > Art Restoration
Shopping > Arts & Crafts Supplies
Shopping > ATMs
Shopping > Auctions
Shopping > Beauty Products
Shopping > Bicycle Sales & Service
Shopping > Bookstores
Shopping > Cameras & Photos & Frames
Shopping > Candy Stores
Shopping > Cards & Stationery
Shopping > Children's Products
Shopping > Computers & Electronics
Shopping > Costumes
Shopping > Dance Supplies
Shopping > Department Stores
Shopping > Discount Stores, Warehouses & Wholesale Stores
Shopping > Fashion
Shopping > Fashion > Clothing & Accessories
Shopping > Fashion > Jewelry & Watches
Shopping > Fashion > Shoes
Shopping > Fashion > Swimwear
Shopping > Flea Markets
Shopping > Florists
Shopping > Furniture
Shopping > Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Shopping > Gift & Novelty Stores
Shopping > Glasses & Optometrist
Shopping > Hobby, Collectibles & Craft Stores
Shopping > Luggage
Shopping > Music
Shopping > Newsstands
Shopping > Nurseries & Garden Centers
Shopping > Outlet Stores
Shopping > Pawn Shops
Shopping > Pet Shops & Pet Supplies
Shopping > Shopping Centers & Malls
Shopping > Sporting Goods
Shopping > Supermarkets & Groceries
Shopping > Tailors
Shopping > Tobacco Shops
Shopping > Toy Stores
Shopping > Video Rental
Shopping > Vintage Stores & Thrift Shops
Shopping > Wedding & Bridal Shops
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation > Archery
Sports & Recreation > Baseball
Sports & Recreation > Batting Ranges
Sports & Recreation > Bicycle Rentals
Sports & Recreation > Boat Charters & Rentals
Sports & Recreation > Botanical Gardens
Sports & Recreation > Carnivals
Sports & Recreation > Circuses
Sports & Recreation > Fairgrounds & Rodeos
Sports & Recreation > Football
Sports & Recreation > Go Carts
Sports & Recreation > Gun Ranges
Sports & Recreation > Gyms & Fitness Centers
Sports & Recreation > Hockey
Sports & Recreation > Ice Skating
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts
Sports & Recreation > Miniature Golf
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Beaches
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Campgrounds & RV Parks
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Canoes & Kayaks
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Golf
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Hiking
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Hot Air Balloons
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Hunting & Fishing
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Lakes
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Parks
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Picnic Areas
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Rafting
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Rock Climbing
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Scuba Diving
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Ski & Snowboard
Sports & Recreation > Outdoor Recreation > Water Sports
Sports & Recreation > Paintball
Sports & Recreation > Party Centers
Sports & Recreation > Personal Trainers
Sports & Recreation > Playgrounds
Sports & Recreation > Race Tracks
Sports & Recreation > Racquetball
Sports & Recreation > Skydiving
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Clubs & Instruction
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation Centers
Sports & Recreation > Sports Clubs
Sports & Recreation > Sports Instruction
Sports & Recreation > Stadiums, Arenas & Athletic Fields
Sports & Recreation > Swimming Pools
Sports & Recreation > Tennis
Sports & Recreation > Yoga & Pilates
Sports & Recreation > Zoos, Aquariums & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism > Airlines
Travel & Tourism > Airports
Travel & Tourism > Charter & Private Planes
Travel & Tourism > Cruises
Travel & Tourism > Historical Sites
Travel & Tourism > Horse-Drawn Vehicles
Travel & Tourism > Lodging
Travel & Tourism > Lodging > Bed & Breakfasts
Travel & Tourism > Lodging > Cottages & Cabins
Travel & Tourism > Lodging > Hostels
Travel & Tourism > Lodging > Hotels & Motels
Travel & Tourism > Lodging > Lodges & Vacation Rentals
Travel & Tourism > Monuments
Travel & Tourism > Parking
Travel & Tourism > Public Transportation & Transit
Travel & Tourism > Railroads & Trains
Travel & Tourism > Resorts
Travel & Tourism > Taxi & Car Services
Travel & Tourism > Taxi & Car Services > Charter Buses
Travel & Tourism > Taxi & Car Services > Limos & Chauffers
Travel & Tourism > Tourist Attractions
Travel & Tourism > Tourist Information & Services
Travel & Tourism > Travel Agents & Tour Operators
Travel & Tourism > Wineries & Vineyards