Maps. Free maps from your version of the American Automobile Association. Or, see if you can join AAA; they'll plot your trip out on a map for you.

I have an expensive GPS that I always use for city visits; it has never failed to let me down.

"I have an expensive GPS ... that has never failed to let me down." That's too bad it's given you problems.

I have a cheap GPS that has never let me down.

That's good!

If you want, I have a good one that has all the maps of US and Canada, and am not using it, and am willing to lend it to you for your stay.

I owe someone a "pay it forward" and this might just be the ticket.

Email me at georgeb944 (at) yahoo (dot) com and we can make arrangements.