Wide World Maps is a great place for Maps & More! Great customer service! Both in-person at the Phoenix store (it's like a museum) & on the Internet at Maps4U.com! read more

Wide World Maps & More! - Wide World Maps & MORE! Central Phoenix Map Center & Gallery 2133 E Indian School Rd Phoenix AZ 85016 - Bookstores Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love the niche things in life including this store! Wide World Maps is a chain and is really specific but what they do, they do well. The interior feels a lot like waling into a book store and the vibe definitely carries once you talk to the store manager. If you have any questions, and you probably should if you're walking into this place, the front desk manager will be able to help you with the intelligence and experience of a seasoned librarian who knows exactly where every book in their library is. If you like learning and looking at maps, dreaming about visiting remote areas some day this, is the spot for you. A really fun aspect of walking into the store is asking what sorts of interesting maps they carry. I personally really loved the map of Phoenix superfund sites created by FEMA. It's beautiful enough to hang on a wall but still useful enough to reference it several times per month. My favorite aspect of wide world is the funny collection of people who come in to shop. The whole store is full of quirky interesting people who will talk your ear off about an interesting map they discovered in a garage sale. You'll have a blast just socializing here. Finally, I will add, even though the prices f the maps aren't cheap, their quality reflects in the price. Every map I have purchased here is an awesome, high quality, doesn't rip or fade, and is awesome to look at. read more

This is a local Map retailer with several locations that goes out of their way to service your needs. You can find their maps and Costco also . In the days of digital technology, it's awfully nice to have a hardcopy map to refer to. They also have a lot of other cool stuff. read more

Think twice about using this vendor. Going to their store might be great but their on line ordering is absolutely horrible. They are totally non responsive. Their Shop service that tracks orders is impossible to navigate. Both vendors just want your money. I've tried contacting the store but no one responds to email, no one answers the phones, and no one returns voice mails. Congratulations, you got my money, may you choke on it. I'll get my maps somewhere else. read more

Thanks to the staff for maintaining this place with a nicely laid out and organized store with everything you need and then some when looking for maps/altas/wallmaps/globes. Plus they laminated my topos for me on site. If they dont have what ya need the can probably get it for you. Appreciate you guys! - J.R. Scottsdale,Az read more

When I was a kid, when I wanted to watch sports, I'd go to Wide World of Sports TV. Now when I want a Map, I know the one place to go: Wide World Maps and More. I was really impressed with the large size of the store and huge map selection. There's every kind of Arizona map(any that tells ya where the Gold is?), driving, scientific and historic maps. The Owner is really knowledgeable and helpful. He's a professional Cartographer and can make custom maps for special orders. I love geography and maps and could have spent over a few hours just pouring over the fascinating maps. All the practical ones are there like Phoenix Thomas guide for drivers as well. Theres also cool globes, geography books and other unique items. I rate this the best Map store in Phoenix, maybe the whole state. Highly recommended. read more

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I love this quaint old school map store. I have to admit I am a map nerd and this place did not disappoint.

MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS MAPS!!!!!!!!! Old maps. New maps. Big maps. Small maps. Paper maps. Laminated maps. Framed maps. Globe maps. This place has all the maps. I don't think they were too happy with me when I walked in one day looking for the cheapest world map I could find (I was only going to be tearing it up for an art project), but they totally had me hook line and sinker with the gorgeous framed maps, globes and vintage road maps they held within their walls. I will be back. Because cartography is awesome. And who doesn't want to dream about the places they can go? The staff is pretty well versed on maps. I've never seen anyone more knowledgable. It also looks like they will make you custom maps of an area you are needing (part of a city, etc...). Bonus is that they offer a AAA discount too. Because AAA doesn't have all the maps. Like world maps. You can only get those at a wide world of maps. read more

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What a great map source. I found everything I needed and was on my way in a very timely manner.

I am very sad to say this shop buys maps from other companies and then jacks up the price over DOUBLE. Please be sure to do your due diligence and find places that sell maps at a reasonable price. read more

If I could rate " The Wide World of Maps" with all the stars in a constellation I would !! This store rocks !!! I am planing a trip to the Nordic countries and this store delivered !!! They had every map I was looking for, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden !! They also helped me update my Garmin so when Im driving over there I don't land in some Fjord ! street maps, topographical maps, wall maps, AZ four wheel'in maps !..........It's the Bubba Gump of maps !!!! Every kind you can imagine ! So if you can't find what you are looking for at the book store, I can bet these guys will have it !! Bon Voyage fellow Yelpers !!! read more

Wide World Maps & More! - Bookstores Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you're looking for some kind of special map for your next adventure, or even a basic road map for wherever, this place either will have it or can probably get it. I came in looking for the new version of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest map a couple weeks ago, after no luck at REI. Not only did they have it, but they had about 10 copies of it! Sure, I could have bought it online, but if I can get it now, AND support a local business at the same time, then score! Staff was friendly and helpful, and you can tell they like what they are doing. Store is right off I-17. It's slightly difficult to pull in and out of their parking lot because of how close you are to the street, so be careful. read more

These folks print most of the maps you see, and have the license to create custom maps for special occasions, events, or businesses. If they don't have it, and it can't be ordered, or they can't print it themselves, you're are SOL. I doubt that even a search on the world wide web can find it, hence THEIR name, which, by the way, was created before the internet. I know, they've been around awhile and in the same location, shoot, I think the same people are working here since first visiting the place back in the early 80's. Hence the five stars. Some might give 'em four because they didn't have the map they were looking for....that's like going to toys-r-us and looking for a Major Matt Mason. read more

This is a great place to pick up travel maps, atlases and books (and so much more). We've purchased several National Forest maps here and they have been very useful. Google Maps only get you so far. Paper maps still have value in our modern world and I recommend Wide World of Maps. read more

I have ordered both online and visited the stores (when in Phoenix area). Always a good experience! Friendly fast service. A co-worker put in a custom order for a man cave and they found just the map she wanted and she loved, loved the end product. But so much more than maps - a must visit. read more

I've gone to this store a number of times but went there recently for the first time in years. I like maps a great deal. In the 80s it was very useful for hiking topographical maps and customer service was very good. In 2006 I went to buy a large, nice map with my son. Later I learned they called my credit card company to see if I was legit. There was nothing wrong with our behavior or appearance. I stayed away for years after that. In 2012 I went to buy a standard road map of a nearby state. I couldn't find one and asked for help. The store was empty and there were two staff. one told the other to help me and neither did. I left angry but didn't show it. Three more years I stayed away. However, I returned recently and bought some maps. Customer service was friendly and excellent. So, a big improvement. Hopefully it stays this way. For real map use, a tiny smart phone picture or computer print out just doesn't give the detail or size needed, only a paper map will do. So this store is where one goes. read more

Excellent selection and even better service. Amazing selection of maps, books, flags, and more. The store was clean and the staff was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this store to anyone! read more

What a great place to get the best on maps, All kind!!! Sizes and the world. I know I can have any information in my phone, but for SURE is not the same, I love to see the big picture and teach my kids about geography. Costumer service is great, for sure I'll come back read more

I got a couple of maps and diagrams laminated here and was extremely impressed with the prompt service, quality of work, and overall experience. Simple, quick, and easy. Thank you!! read more

We had an awful experience at this store!! My husband purchased a beautiful National Geographic world map that he had them mount on a foam board. By the time it reached the framer, though, the map was damaged. We called the store manager to request a new one, and were then subjected to the strangest tirade of accusations. First, the guy accused us of purchasing the map from another store, then lying to try to make him accept responsibility. When we produced a receipt from his store, he then accused us of cramming it into the transport vehicle and damaging it ourselves. When we were able to prove that he himself had done the transport packing, he then blamed the framer for the damage. When the framer confirmed that he had received it in its original packaging material and discovered the damage when he opened it, the manager really went postal. He accused us all of lying and of concocting a conspiracy to make him eat the cost of the map. Such odd behavior that we decided to stop dealing with the nut case, and let our credit card company handle it. Needless to say, we won the case and received a full refund. But who needed that from a customer service professional?! National Geographic's online store is a much better bet. Same maps, but no attitude or disturbing behavior. read more

Buyer Beware. Customer service is non existent. Purchased an item on Amazon. Does not follow up or make things right.