About 1st Stop Travel Store

Your Trusted Source for World Globes, Maps, Astronomy Products & Geographic Décor Since 1994

For over 30 years, 1st Stop Travel Store has helped customers around the world explore, learn, and connect with the planet through high-quality world globes, educational maps, astronomy products, and unique geographic décor.

Founded in September 1994 in Bloomington, Indiana, 1st Stop Travel Store is a family-owned business operated by people who are passionate about geography, travel, education, and discovery.

The inspiration for our business came from The Complete Traveller Bookstore, a beloved travel bookstore in Manhattan, New York City. We admired how that store encouraged curiosity about the world and wanted to bring that same spirit of exploration to our customers by offering exceptional geographic products and knowledgeable personal service.

Our Mission: Inspiring Discovery Through Geography

We believe that a globe or map is much more than a decorative object. It is a tool for learning, exploration, imagination, and understanding the world around us.

That is why we carefully select products from some of the finest globe and map manufacturers in the world. Our goal is to provide our customers with products that combine quality craftsmanship, accurate cartography, educational value, and lasting beauty.

Our product selection includes

• World Globes - educational globes, decorative globes, antique-style globes, illuminated globes, raised relief globes, desktop globes, and floor-standing globes
• Educational Wall Maps - classroom maps and geographic resources for schools, teachers, libraries, and learning environments
• Astronomy Products - astronomy globes, celestial products, moon globes, and space-related educational items
• Geochron Global Time/Map Indicators - premium instruments combining world geography, time zones, and global awareness
• Travel Accessories - including AmeriBag Healthy Back® totes and other travel-inspired products
• Geographic Décor - distinctive products designed for homes, offices, businesses, and collectors

Serving Customers Around the World

Since opening our doors, we have shipped globes, maps, and related products to customers in more than sixty countries.

Our customers include:

• Families and individual collectors
• Teachers and schools
• Universities and educational institutions
• Museums and cultural organizations
• Libraries
• Government agencies
• Businesses and professional offices

Whether you are looking for a classroom globe, a unique gift, a conversation piece for your home or office, or educational resources for an institution, our experienced team is here to help you find the right product.

Trusted by Schools, Museums & Organizations

Over the years, organizations that have trusted 1st Stop Travel Store include:

• Brooklyn Children's Museum
• Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum Fund
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum partners
• Sidney Frohman Planetarium
• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL)
• American School of Paris, France
• Teachers Warehouse
• Museums, libraries, educational institutions, and organizations throughout the United States and internationally

We are honored that these organizations have chosen us as a reliable source for high-quality globes, maps, and educational products.

For additional customer references and institutional customers, please visit our References page. Additional company information is available in our Capability Statement.

Supporting Education in Indiana

Education has always been an important part of our mission. We are proud supporters of Teachers Warehouse, an organization dedicated to helping teachers meet the educational and creative needs of students by providing free classroom materials to public school teachers in Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, and Owen counties in Indiana.

Helping educators inspire curiosity and lifelong learning is one of the most rewarding parts of our work.

Best Classroom Globes for Teachers: A Complete Buying Guide

Personalized Service From People Who Care

Choosing the right globe or map is not always easy. Size, style, purpose, educational level, and décor preferences all make a difference.

That is why we offer free consultations to help customers select products that meet their needs and complement their homes, classrooms, or offices.

Our team can assist with selecting:

• The right globe size and style
• Classroom and educational maps
• Decorative globes for homes and offices
• Astronomy and space-related products
• Special products for institutions and organizations

Payment plans and discounts are available on select products.

Talk to a Human, Not a Robot

Today, many companies have replaced customer service with automated systems and chatbots. At 1st Stop Travel Store, we believe personal service still matters.

When you contact us, you can speak with a real person who can answer questions, provide recommendations, and help with your order.

No scripts. No bots. Just helpful humans.

Call us:
Toll-Free:  877-822-9889
Local: 812-333-2772

Why Customers Choose 1st Stop Travel Store

✓ Family-owned and operated since 1994
✓ Based in Bloomington, Indiana
✓ Over three decades of globe and map expertise
✓ Carefully selected products from leading manufacturers
✓ Customers in more than sixty countries
✓ Trusted by schools, museums, libraries, and organizations
✓ Personalized recommendations from knowledgeable staff
✓ Free consultations for home, office, and educational needs
✓ Real human customer service

Explore the World With Confidence

At 1st Stop Travel Store, every globe tells a story, every map opens the door to discovery, and every customer deserves knowledgeable service from people who care.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey of exploration.

Visit us online 24/7:
www.1stStopTravelStore.com

Thank You,

Marcus Moir, Co-owner of 1st Stop Travel Store

317 East Dodds Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47401