The Ultimate Xplorer Maps Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!

This holiday season, give the gift of adventure, connection, and artistry with Xplorer Maps. Whether you're shopping for the wanderlust-filled adventurer, the cozy homebody, or the family fun-seeker, our hand-drawn maps and beautifully crafted products make for unforgettable gifts. From puzzles to insulated drinkware, each piece tells a story and inspires a deeper connection to the places we love. Explore unique categories and thoughtfully curated ideas for every person on your list, and make this holiday season one to remember with Xplorer Maps.

For the Adventurer

Whether your favorite person loves setting off on actual adventures or simply enjoys maps and storytelling about beautiful places, they’ll appreciate practical gifts like:

Neck Gaiters
Stay protected and stylish on your journeys with Xplorer Maps' neck gaiters. These versatile accessories can be worn as neck warmers, face coverings, headbands, or doo-rags, making them essential for any adventurer. Crafted from breathable polyester and spandex, they offer comfort and functionality.

 

 

Insulated Travel Drinkware

How about adding some beautiful hand illustrated map art to your drinkware? Sip on a hot drink while planning your next amazing trip, or take these travel mugs with you when you go. 

For the Resident Chef / Culinary Enthusiast

Cooking before Christmas can become stressful, but throw in a thoughtful gift and watch the tension dissipate as you make someone smile while they reminisce about a fantastic vacation or favorite place.  

Kitchen Towels
Add a touch of artistry to your kitchen with Xplorer Maps' 100% cotton kitchen towels. Featuring vibrant digital prints of hand-drawn maps, these towels are both functional and decorative.

Sweet Treats
A sweet break while you’re cooking or a lovely reward? Indulge in artisanal chocolate bars inspired by various travel destinations. Each bar combines rich flavors with unique packaging that reflects the essence of the location.

 

Chocolate Bars sitting on logs and women drying a green dish with glacier dish towel.

For the Lover of All Things Cozy

Longer nights and colder days make us all want to cozy up under a blanket and see simple comforts. Our beautiful hand illustrated story maps can also become a soothing cover-up that you can still use to learn about a place, while the wooden puzzles provide cozy indoor fun for the whole family. 

Fleece Blankets
Wrap yourself in warmth with Xplorer Maps' fleece blankets. Made of 50% Berber fleece and 50% microfiber fleece, these blankets feature intricate map designs, perfect for cozy nights in.

Wood Puzzles
Challenge your mind with Xplorer Maps' wooden jigsaw puzzles. Each puzzle is a unique masterpiece, featuring intricate, whimsical pieces cut into recognizable shapes, including characters, animals, and geometric forms.

A Women sitting in a chair by a fireplace with a Flathead Lake blanket wrapped around her.


For the Dreamer / Planner

There’s nothing better than dreaming of far-flung locations at Christmas, as the new year looms and you can draw inspiration from our many storytelling maps and associated gifts. Here are some that we know will get those creative juices flowing.

Hand-Drawn Story Maps - Lithograph prints
The original and famous Xplorer Maps hand-drawn full-size maps of iconic destinations, perfect for planning, reminiscing, or both!

 

Little boy in Utah looking at the world map on a rock.


For the Party Planner 

If you’re planning a geographical-themed party to ring in 2025 or simply love decorating your get-togethers with tasteful items that help connect people and place, these party-planning pieces are ideal gifts. 

Shot Glasses
Celebrate your favorite destinations with ceramic shot glasses adorned with detailed map designs. These make great conversation starters at any gathering.

Ceramic Coasters
Protect surfaces, collect iconic images, and get some stories started as you enjoy a hot drink or a glass of wine with family and friends.

Stone Coasters
How about some unique sandstone coasters to elevate your coffee table? In sets of 4 to help you spark up conversations and connect with guests.


For the Shopaholic

Friends who love shopping and care for the environment will love a practical shopping bag made from canvas, which can accompany them anywhere and let them show off spectacular maps and illustrations. 

Tote Bags
Carry a piece of your favorite destination everywhere you go with Xplorer Maps' tote bags. These reusable bags are not only environmentally friendly but also feature beautiful map illustrations, perfect for shopping or travel.

Family Fun

As you all gather around a Christmas tree or festive meal, don’t let the fun wane during downtime! Here are a few easy map-related gifts to bring with you to a family or friends get-together and keep everyone busy.

Puzzles
Each 1000-piece Xplorer Maps puzzle showcases a vibrant, detailed map that will take attention and team work to complete. Make it into the centerpiece for the whole holiday period!

Playing Cards
Add an element of adventure to your game night with Xplorer Maps' playing cards. Each card deck is adorned with illustrations of national parks or destinations, making every game feel like an expedition 

A person playing card on the left. A jigsaw puzzles partially put togther on a table.


Stocking Stuffers

Stuck finding some stocking stuffers? These small, yet beautifully illustrated gifts will bring a smile on anyone’s face. They are ideal for Secret Santa parties or small friend get-togethers, too.

Wooden Postcards
Beautiful and eco-friendly gifts depicting iconic national parks and dreamy destinations worldwide.

Notecards
Our sets of 12 notecards offer you a different way to send good wishes or take down special thoughts and plans.

Magnets
When small but meaningful is the goal, magnets make for subtle artsy gits featuring the hand-drawn illustrations from our storytelling maps.

Stickers
Another small way to embellish anything from laptops to water bottles, these high-quality vinyl stickers will easily spark up a conversation about unique places.

 

Still struggling with making the perfect choice of gift for a map lover? All you need to do is let them pick for themselves! Our Xplorer Maps gift cards start at $25 and give you complete flexibility around getting that perfect gift this holiday season: Shop Gift Cards