Google Maps is a great tool to get to know an unfamiliar destination. Here are some of the best features to keep in mind.

Open Google Maps and use the search bar to find the location of interest. Hover over (or tap) the Layers icon to open the menu and select Terrain. Zoom into a shaded region, which indicates hills ...

Getting started is simple: Open Google Maps or Apple’s Maps, enter the destination point for your trip, tap the Directions button and enter your departure point.

Thankfully, Google Maps offers an easy way to save your car parking location. Just open up Google Maps before you step out of your car and tap on the blue location dot.

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.