Google Maps

Today's tip is about a new service launched by Google called Google Maps. They've done for maps what they did for the search engine. They offer nice clean maps that allow searches for more than just addresses. For example, type in mexican restaurants near Chattanooga, TN and the map zooms to the S.E. of the United States and a tasty list of restaurants shows up on the right partnered with little orange push-pin map markers. Click on one of the markers and get the exact address, telephone number, website (if one exists) and MapQuest-type directions from here to there.

Note: to navigate the map, just click and drag the image or use the arrows for navigating are in the upper left hand corner.