About Red Maps
Illustrated Maps. Independent Spirit. Since 1998.
WHAT IS A RED MAP?
Red Maps are illustrated travel maps to cities in the United States and Europe. Each Red Map gives travelers a comprehensive guide to a city's cultural attractions and places of interest — with clear graphics and concisely-organized information. Red Maps have been recommended in over 100 magazines and newspapers, and are known as one of the most stylish ways to explore a city.WHAT'S ON A RED MAP?
From hidden boutiques to landmark museums, every Red Map is curated to help you explore like a local. Each map includes:- Museums with descriptions of their art collections.
- Centrally located hotels with contact information.
- Addresses of independent shops and designer boutiques.
- Interesting historic landmarks with descriptions.
- Parks, gardens and open green spaces to explore.
- Noteworthy cafes and restaurants.
WHAT MAKES RED MAPS DIFFERENT?
Red Maps provide travelers with concisely-organized information on a colorful, clearly-illustrated map.The graphics of a Red Map let you see everything a city has to offer in one drawing.
Red Maps are printed on durable paper with a matte-laminated finish, easy to read both indoors and in direct sunlight.
Each new edition incorporates fresh graphics and new ideas. Red Maps is dedicated to producing maps of the highest design and quality.
THE STORY OF HOW RED MAPS BEGAN
The story of Red Maps began when I was working at a job in real estate...One lucky day, while drawing a map to show a client the locations of shops along Miami Beach's Lincoln Road, a colleague passed my desk, saw my drawing, and casually mentioned that I had a talent for cartography. She suggested that I make maps professionally.
Giving it some thought, I proceeded to try just that. Each day after work I would teach myself computer graphics by reading one chapter from an Adobe Illustrator manual. It took over one year's time to produce the first Red Maps for sale in May of 1998.
Today, Red Maps are sold in stores across the US and Europe.
Jim Leniart
Owner/Creative Director
WHY ARE RED MAPS CALLED RED MAPS?
The name Red Maps came from the simple idea that if a customer didn't know our name, they could ask a store clerk for "the map with the red cover."WHERE IS RED MAPS LOCATED?
- Red Maps is a small, independently-owned company based in New York City.
- All Red Map products are produced in the New York metropolitan area by a dedicated and talented group of individuals.
- Red Maps are 100% Made in the USA.
WHAT IS RED MAPS' PHILOSOPHY?
- Red Maps does not accept advertising.
- Places of interest are included on Red Maps because they are noteworthy.
- Our philosophy makes it easy to stay objective and true to what we do.