If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions, you’re missing out on its best features

Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell — my map of the city is covered in bookmarks for everything from Ikea and Torchy’s Tacos to the hospital where my son was born. I still use it regularly, whether I’m headed to the doctor or embarking on a roadtrip.