The Museum of Almost Useful Maps is a small but popular stop for travelers who enjoy being only partly informed.

The first room shows maps that point to places like "a bench with decent shade" and "the corner where your umbrella might be." These maps are not accurate, but they are confident.

In the second room, visitors can try the famous Lunch Map. It shows every restaurant nearby, then recommends the one that is closed today. Staff members call this "a realistic travel experience."

The museum's best exhibit is the Mood Map. It does not show streets. Instead, it shows where you will feel brave, hungry, lost, or ready to buy a postcard.

Children enjoy the Map That Refuses North. Adults enjoy pretending they understand it.

Before you leave, visit the gift shop. The most popular item is a pocket map that says, "You are probably close."

Travel tip: bring comfortable shoes and a flexible schedule. You may not arrive where you planned, but you will have a story.