hydrarchist writes Some folks have produced a handy map -- "The People's Guide to the RNC" -- of Manhattan with lots of useful information listed. You can either pick these up for free in NYC at the locations listed here or download it off the web. Other guides are available from rncnotwelcome.org at:
http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/visitorsguide/index .html

Details contained on the map include:

- RNC event locations

- protest sites

- war profiteers

- accessible bathrooms

- restaurants

- bike rentals

- bail bondsmen

- wifi spots

- legal pointers

- important landmarks