Guess who’s making great use of Google Maps lately? Well, it’s Google themselves, with two sites that highlight how maps can be beautifully integrated into larger experiences.

Street Art Project features stunning artwork from around the world and makes great use of Google Street View, allowing you to “walk through” an immersive street art experience. Just choose a location and start exploring to get some inspiration for the day.

Smarty Pins is an addictive quiz game connecting facts about various topics with their matching locations. We love the user experience and attention to detail in this site – all the little movements and animations make it a pleasure to use. Plus, we really aced the “arts and culture” category.

If only grade-school geography had been this much fun…