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# MKPointOfInterestCategory

A point of interest category.

```
struct MKPointOfInterestCategory
```

## Topics

### Category creation

[`init(rawValue:)`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/init(rawValue:))

Creates a point of interest category using the provided string.

### Arts and culture

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMuseum`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/museum)

The point of interest category for museums.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMusicVenue`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/musicVenue)

The point of interest category for music venues.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryTheater`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/theater)

The point of interest category for theaters.

### Education

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryLibrary`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/library)

The point of interest category for libraries.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPlanetarium`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/planetarium)

The point of interest category for planetariums.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySchool`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/school)

The point of interest category for schools.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryUniversity`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/university)

The point of interest category for universities.

### Entertainment

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMovieTheater`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/movieTheater)

The point of interest category for movie theaters.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryNightlife`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/nightlife)

The point of interest category for nightlife.

### Health and safety

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFireStation`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/fireStation)

The point of interest category for fire stations.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryHospital`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/hospital)

The point of interest category for hospitals.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPharmacy`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/pharmacy)

The point of interest category for pharmacies.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPolice`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/police)

The point of interest category for police.

### Historical and cultural landmarks

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryCastle`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/castle)

The point of interest category for castles.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFortress`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/fortress)

The point of interest category for fortresses.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryLandmark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/landmark)

The point of interest category for landmarks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryNationalMonument`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/nationalMonument)

The point of interest category for national monuments.

### Food and drink

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBakery`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/bakery)

The point of interest category for bakeries.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBrewery`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/brewery)

The point of interest category for breweries.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryCafe`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/cafe)

The point of interest category for cafes.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryDistillery`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/distillery)

The point of interest category for distilleries.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFoodMarket`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/foodMarket)

The point of interest category for food markets, supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryRestaurant`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/restaurant)

The point of interest category for restaurants.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryWinery`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/winery)

The point of interest category for wineries.

### Personal services

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryAnimalService`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/animalService)

The point of interest category for animal services.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryATM`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/atm)

The point of interest category for ATM machines.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryAutomotiveRepair`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/automotiveRepair)

The point of interest category for automotive repair services.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBank`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/bank)

The point of interest category for banks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBeauty`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/beauty)

The point of interest category for beauty services.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryEVCharger`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/evCharger)

The point of interest category for EV chargers.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFitnessCenter`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/fitnessCenter)

The point of interest category for fitness centers.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryLaundry`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/laundry)

The point of interest category for laundries.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMailbox`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/mailbox)

The point of interest category for mailboxes.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPostOffice`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/postOffice)

The point of interest category for post offices.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryRestroom`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/restroom)

The point of interest category for restrooms.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySpa`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/spa)

The point of interest category for spa services.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryStore`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/store)

The point of interest category for stores.

### Parks and recreation

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryAmusementPark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/amusementPark)

The point of interest category for amusement parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryAquarium`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/aquarium)

The point of interest category for aquariums.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBeach`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/beach)

The point of interest category for beaches.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryCampground`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/campground)

The point of interest category for campgrounds.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFairground`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/fairground)

The point of interest category for fairgrounds.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMarina`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/marina)

The point of interest category for marinas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryNationalPark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/nationalPark)

The point of interest category for national parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/park)

The point of interest category for parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryRVPark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/rvPark)

The point of interest category for recreational vehicle parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryZoo`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/zoo)

The point of interest category for zoos.

### Sports

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBaseball`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/baseball)

The point of interest category for baseball parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBasketball`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/basketball)

The point of interest category for basketball courts.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryBowling`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/bowling)

The point of interest category for bowling lanes.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryGoKart`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/goKart)

The point of interest category for go-kart services.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryGolf`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/golf)

The point of interest category for golf courses.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryHiking`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/hiking)

The point of interest category for hiking areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryMiniGolf`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/miniGolf)

The point of interest category for mini-golf areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryRockClimbing`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/rockClimbing)

The point of interest category for rock-climbing areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySkatePark`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/skatePark)

The point of interest category for skate parks.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySkating`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/skating)

The point of interest category for skating areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySkiing`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/skiing)

The point of interest category for skiing areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySoccer`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/soccer)

The point of interest category for soccer fields.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryStadium`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/stadium)

The point of interest category for stadiums.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryTennis`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/tennis)

The point of interest category for tennis courts.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryVolleyball`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/volleyball)

The point of interest category for volleyball courts.

### Travel

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryAirport`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/airport)

The point of interest category for airports.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryCarRental`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/carRental)

The point of interest category for car rentals.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryConventionCenter`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/conventionCenter)

The point of interest category for convention centers.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryGasStation`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/gasStation)

The point of interest category for gas stations.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryHotel`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/hotel)

The point of interest category for hotels.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryParking`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/parking)

The point of interest category for parking locations.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryPublicTransport`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/publicTransport)

The point of interest category for locations of public transportation.

### Water sports

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryFishing`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/fishing)

The point of interest category for fishing areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategoryKayaking`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/kayaking)

The point of interest category for kayaking areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySurfing`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/surfing)

The point of interest category for surfing areas.

[`MKPointOfInterestCategorySwimming`](/documentation/MapKit/MKPointOfInterestCategory/swimming)

The point of interest category for swimming areas.

## Relationships

### Conforms To

[`RawRepresentable`](/documentation/Swift/RawRepresentable)

[`Hashable`](/documentation/Swift/Hashable)

[`SendableMetatype`](/documentation/Swift/SendableMetatype)

[`Sendable`](/documentation/Swift/Sendable)

[`Equatable`](/documentation/Swift/Equatable)

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