Find nearby wi-fi, events and more instantly

Whether you’re flying off to your dream vacation or visiting your aunt just a car ride away, finding a drugstore, restaurant, wi-fi connection and other necessities within seconds is easy. For…
* Drugstores, restaurants, hair salons, banks and other businesses… Try mashspots.com, which lists all nearby options on a Google map, pinpointing exactly where they are and how to get there.
* Free wi-fi… Log onto we-fi.com or jiwire.com to find the closest cafes, libraries, hotels and other businesses that offer a complimentary connection.
* Fun events… At eventful.com and zvents.com, you can learn about music, arts and crafts, plays, festivals and other free and low-cost activities that are taking place during your visit.

[photo: Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the BPL]

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