Category Archives: Somethings to Know

Friday Game Day at Red Maps – Name this Square.

The hints are written into the image below.  Let us know your guess..

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In London for the Olympics – Things to Do

When I’m in London I like to go to the Marylebone neighborhood.  It’s a cool small area just behind the Selfridges on Oxford St. The stores along Marylebone High St are a fun mix of local merchants and small cafes. Here’s … Continue reading

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Meatpacking District NYC Downloadable Map

The Meatpacking District in NYC is one of the busiest restaurant, bar and shopping scenes in the city.  Its charismatic 19th century buildings date from when this was the meat processing market for New York.  They give the area a perfect pedestrian … Continue reading

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Paris Eiffel Tower – A Short Film from Red Maps

Today we’re launching our Red Maps travel videos with this short from filmmaker Ian Sklarsky.  In it, using the Red Map Paris, Ian takes you over the center of Paris and before you the Eiffel Tower appears.  As part of … Continue reading

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Things To Do Amsterdam – Keukenhof Gardens

From March 24 to May 20 2011, the Keukenhof Gardens are bursting into a kaleidoscope of colors as its grounds are carpeted with blooming tulips, daffodils and other beautiful flowers. Located just outside of Amsterdam in the Bulb region, the gardens can … Continue reading

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