Ballet Pixelle
A non-profit ballet company that presents in world performances of original works.
The performances are free of charge but donations are welcome.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Quat/61/29/110
http://slballet.org/

The Rings - The Metaverse Rock Opera
Sundays at 2:00 PM SLT (5:00 ET) 3:00 PM SLT After show discussion.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Labs/168/102/663
Two NMC islands celebrating art in Second Life and the people creating it.
The NMC's Aho Museum
Along with their permanent collection they are featuring the works of Shellina Winkler, Vroum Short and Solkide Auer.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Campus%20West/221/134/23

Ars Simulacra
This exhibition is made up of mostly one-of-a-kind and commissioned pieces created by Ub Yifu. This is a unique opportunity to see pieces that you may not otherwise get to see.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ars%20Simulacra/107/14/21

Ub Yifu in Nantucket
Explore the amazing sculpture by Ub Yifu in Nantucket and Mystic sims. Ub is widely known for his replicas of international sculptures, and shows remarkable craftsmanship in each piece. Works on display include Angel de la Independecia, Angel Hemiciclo, The Artemesion Bronze, Lao Tseu, Carlos Drummond Copacabana and more!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystic/238/145/23

The Refuge and Expansion by AM Radio
Installed at the Welsh Galleries for a a limited time only, AM Radio is at it again with his wonderful builds and textures. Be sure to fly through the sky and visit the other sims in the gallery to see all of the other works on display.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wales%20Springs/251/113/24

Dreamworld North - The Far Away
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20North/222/134/22
Second Life artist AM Radio's wheat field.
Wonderful things to see in a very moody rural setting.
Click on just about anything and you see something will happen. Float on the breeze at the windmill, or be apart of the staring contest. AM sells different parts of this build with the proceeds going to Heifer.
You may also like to check out some of his other builds as well.
AM Radio's Husk at the NMC Arts Lab:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NMC%20Arts%20Lab/125/116/22

Virgin Islands - Hosoi Ichiba, Japanese Furniture, Gardens & Lifestyle
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virgin%20Island/91/176/31
"The word "Ichiba" is Japanese for an old-style market. Ours is around a garden we have dedicated to true spirit, peace and tranquility."

While this is actually a set of four shopping islands, it is a beautifully rendered landscape. There is much to explore here. The walled city holds most of the shopping but the note says everything here is for sale. The surrounding areas are set up in various themes. This is a very immersive landscape--one you want to hang out in, take your time and visit each area as they are a feast for the eyes. Practice your camera skills and take lots of photos. This is an example of a sim that could easily be be the inspiration for an educational build.

Naturum Island - Naturum Island Resort
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Naturum%20Island/53/223/33
This set of two islands within a larger group of Japanese islands illustrates a wonderfully landscaped natural environment with plenty to explore. It feels like the Adirondacks or a place on the Maine coastline.

Tempura
http://slurl.com/secondlife/tempura%20island/128/128/0
A great place to visit and enjoy a beautiful build.

Brooklyn is Watching
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Popcha/72/140/27
Brooklyn is Watching is a project that exists partially in Second Life and partially in Jack the Pelican Presents, an art gallery in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

The view from the project’s avatar, Monet, an eyeball who lives in the tower, will be on a large flat screen monitor in the Gallery at all times. Visitors to the gallery will be able to control Monet and use him to watch whatever happens in front of the tower.

Second Life residents, come to Brooklyn is Watching and do something or leave something there for us. Then email watchable@brooklyniswatching.com to send links to images (or videos) of whatever you’ve done in front of the tower.

This blog will chronicle whatever happens and the podcast will feature our panel discussing whatever is most fun to argue about. More detailed description for “What is Brooklyn is Watching" is available at their web site:
http://brooklyniswatching.com/

Art Gallery - Seacliff
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Seacliff/63/55/69
Fallingwater Cellardoor, Eddie Escher, and a gallery featuring the art of Kelwyn Gallant. The whole island is a showcase of their work. Be sure to go up and visit the sky castle.

Primtings Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Primtings/178/67/53
"Primtings Museum is a sim-sized art gallery dedicated to primmed paintings - a.k.a. primtings. Its goal is inspired by the famous William Saroyan quote, "The role of art is to make a world which can be inhabited."

"A primting is an interactive exploration of a famous piece of RL art brought to life in the form of 3D prims. This can take on various different forms, such as a 3D recreation or extension of a famous RL artwork or... In its most awesome extent, you can walk into it"

The artworks are spread out in a very large building so be sure to look at the map so you don't miss anything. Go have a look at what can be done with a prim and a texture.

Riverwalk and Cliffhouse
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ganymede/21/231/26
Situated on the river in the Sim of Ganymede you will find the Riverwalk Cliffhouse Arts sim which takes up a good part of the island. In addition to various kinds of art you can take a Swan ride for a few US pennies and there are fireworks at the end of every SL daylight cycle (every 4 hours).

La Reve
http://slurl.com/secondlife/La%20Reve/55/189/22
This is a sculptural build made for Windlight and midnight settings with lots to explore.
Be sure to take a look underwater.

If you are really uncomfortable walking around in the dark with just the local glowy light, try the sunrise or sunset settings. Not the same effect, but the windlight glow will still look good.
World -> Environmental Settings -> you choose the time of day.

Home of the SL Shakespeare Company
The SL Globe Theatre on sLiterary
http://slurl.com/secondlife/sLiterary/27/32/22
Replica of the real thing, with real SL actors putting on the Bard's plays for your enjoyment. There are lots of other interesting literary happenings on this group of sims as well.
Stop by and get a list of their events or join their group!

Music

Music Island
Enjoy weekly live classical music concerts in a relaxing outdoor amphitheatre setting.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sea%20Turtle%20Island/52/16/42
http://cedar-island.org/events

Here - Torley Linden's sim
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Here/41/91/35
A very visually fun landscape in Torley's textures, in his favorite colors, of course. Lots of of his famous video tutorials are available here along with all of his free textures. He also holds weekly office hours here on Thursdays at 12:00PM SLT (3:00 ET).
http://torley.com/

Land of Lincoln
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Land%20of%20Lincoln/134/120/22
This sim has grown tremendously since last fall. If you haven't been there in a while, go check it out. There is lots of great stuff on this sim! The White House during the Lincoln years, the famous log cabin, and Springfield home are all here. Also a building for book discussions, Lincolnshire (a period town), and period freebies.

You'll want to pick up a dress or frock coat for when they have their period balls in the White House and take the horse drawn carriage tour so you don't miss anything. There is a lot to explore here.

Dante's Inferno & Linden Hills
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dante's%20Inferno/224/5/58
This illustrates the journey through Hell by descending through all nine circles to reach Satan, trapped in the center. Also, Gloria Naylor's African-American novel, Linden Hills, is there once you move to the other side. The Inferno and the novel celebrate the results of life choices. Linden Hills focuses on the choices of modern blacks in their quest to reach "equality" and urges that "equality" is in the heart and not the pocketbook. Likewise, Dante's tour illustrates that life is a series of choices about virtue.

This is part of the Literature Alive! project and is used for teaching regularly. You must have you audio and video set up for the complete experience as well as reading the notecards.
Literature Alive! web links
https://session.wikispaces.com/session/auth?authToken=c09ee9fa944519d265495a8f92c040fb
Second Life in Higher Ed
http://collegeenglish.wikispaces.com/secondlife

Metanomics.net
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Muse%20Isle/164/178/30
Now in their second year, Metanomics is hosted by Robert Bloomfield from Cornell University's Hohnson Graduate School of Management and is broadcast live every Monday at 12:00 pm SLT (3:00pm ET). All shows are captured and available for podcast viewing via a link on their web site.

Check out the weekly live Metanomics interviews to see what is happening with businesses and economies in virtual worlds. "Metanomics" refers to the study of the business and policy aspects of the "metaverse" of virtual worlds.

The topics of the show focus on issues arising within virtual worlds, how real-world businesses use virtual worlds, real-world laws and their effect on virtual worlds, and much more. Pay a visit to their web site for more information: http://metanomics.net/
Note: This event takes place live on Muse Isle and is cast live to a number of sims. including NMC's Outreach sim.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Outreach/127/132/24
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rockcliffe%20I/150/224/69
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/195/216/44
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Grieg/188/58/32

The Justice Commons - The Justice Commons
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Justice%20Commons/84/194/29
Home of the International Justice Center in SL, an independent public education and action clearinghouse in support of the International Criminal Court and related human rights concerns. For more info, see http://www.justicecenter.net.

Calendon Victorian City Library:
Whitehorn Library In Caledon Victorian City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/62/193/23
Very active library with lots of fun events. A featured book of the month, this month is Moby Dick with a discussion on Sunday, July 27th, 2-4 pm SLT (5-7 ET) at the Falling Anvil, Licensed Pub, in Calendon Tamrannoch. They also have free-form story telling and general yarn spinning at the pub on a regular basis. The library offers special themed exhibits as well. Join their group to keep up with all the happenings. At the entrance, you can get a notecard containing landmarks to all the libraries of Caledon. Each has their own unique focus. Follow your red beacon from the TP landing point.

The Falling Anvil Public House, Caledon Tamrannoch
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/233/113/23/
Keeping with the seafaring theme of the month, this week's Story Session at the Falling Anvil is Jack Tars and Commodores: Tales of the Sea and Seafaring.
Mon, July 28, 5pm – 8pm SLT (8pm-11pm ET)
Sponsored by the Caledon Library, the Clan of Seafarers and Storytellers, and the Storytelling Guild.

Note:There will also be a discussion of Moby Dick and Yankee Whaling on Monday, July 14th, 4pm SLT (7 pm ET) at the SL New England's Mystic Classroom.

The Library blog site is: http://www.thelibrarymilitant.net/blog/
Caledon Forums web sites, collected in one spot is here: http://www.caledonforums.com/

Virtual Harlem
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Harlem/173/194/30
The University of Central Missouri with a team of student and builders from Pleiaded Consulting have created wonderful piece of history. Classes meet here during their regular semester immersed in the buildings, history and lives of 1920s Harlem.
Be sure to jump on the trolley, it will take you around the city and give you some history behind the landmarks.

Go have a look at what they are doing here and watch them grow into the future.
Here's an article about it from the Secondlife Alliance Library System.
http://infoisland.org/2007/11/30/virtual-harlem-to-open-in-second-life/

Heart Murmur simulation Cardiac Auscultation Training Concept
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Waterhead/124/56/32
Touch the cone to receive a badge and wear it to interact with the simulations in this educational sim.
There are 6 patients to attend to, you can listen to their heart rhythms and then touch the chart at the foot of the bed to learn the diagnosis. Outside of each of the exam rooms there are touch activated instructions for using the room. Just right click on the room sign and choose touch and wait a few seconds for the sound to arrive.
Also while your there, check out governor Linden's mansion on the hill.

Main branch of the SL Libraries.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/108/194/33
They hold events and lots of information and academic resources with volunteers on hand to help answer your questions. You can read their web page which contains information for many events taking place in libraries on many of the sims across SL Metaverse.
http://infoisland.org/

Archaeology Education in Second Life:
OKAPI Island - A Virtual Reconstruction of Catalhoyuk
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Okapi/131/116/46
This island feature the investigations and discoveries of the Berkeley Archaeologists at Catalhoyuk and their colleagues. Located in central Turkey, Catalhoyuk is the site a Neolithic farming community that flourished from 9,400 until 7,700 years ago.
http://okapi.berkeley.edu & www.catalhoyuk.com

Roma Archaeology at the Roma Transtriberim sim
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Transtiberim/21/57/29
Visit the Roma Archaeology site where you will find an archaeological trench. Stop at each station to find out what it is archaeologists do and why they do it. Be sure to grab your tools and see what you can find!

IslamOnline.net
http://slurl.com/secondlife/IslamOnline%20dot%20Net/48/61/22
IslamOnline.net has created two sims intended to promote a greater understanding of the culture and history of Islam. The wider mission of IslamOnline.net is "To create a unique, global Islamic web portal that provides services to Muslims and non-Muslims in several languages. To become a reference for everything that deals with Islam, its sciences, civilization and nation. To have credibility in content, distinction in design, and a sharp and balanced vision of humanity and current events."

The first sim takes you on the route of the Hajj with lots of notecards (and arrows to follow) that guide you through the process of the pilgrimage in a number of languages. The second sim houses a SL Palestinian Holocaust Memorial Museum (SL-PHMM) whose mission is "to prevent the crime of silence. By telling the stories of victimized Palestinian children, we are saying "no" to any form of Holocaust. We believe that it's an obligation to remember and honor the innocents". In addition to the museum, there is a large building that houses classrooms.

While the Hajj build is a bit rough, it is an interesting outreach tool to help enlighten the SL residents about, what can be to some, a very mysterious religious event.
http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml

GE & NBC Universal Headquarters
These sims are next door to one another so it is easy to visit both.
There is a fun demo of GE's products over time in the GE History of Innovations room. It is located on the right, just inside the Welcome Center. It is easy to miss if you do not know it is there. There are holodeck rezzers which, when you click the console, changes the scene in the rooms.
It seems to be based on the Carousel of Life in Disney World. but not in a circle and minus the robot actors.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20NBC%206/11/130/42

NBC Universal Headquarters:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NBC%201/141/116/43

7 Days Magic Bakery
Visit the whimsical real world Vivartia company island. These folks will be making machinima commercials on the island with these characters. Don't miss your opportunity to mingle with future stars.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/7Days%20Magic%20Bakery/243/10/22
http://www.vivartia.com/site/content.asp?loc=2

The Avnet Techology Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Avnet/151/155/39
The displays here span 84 years of innovation. "They include historic documents and photographs related to the technology industry, and memorabilia from Avnet and other key firms that have played important roles in the evolution of the electronics industry."

Bantam Dell Island - Home of the Book Junkies
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bantam%20Dell%20Island/129/125/25
Bantam Dell Island's Cafe is the main highlight of the island. This is where you can find their real life releases, the classics, listen to author interview podcasts and read excerpts from books.
They also have live interviews with authors in the shop and have a weekly trivia night. If you join, you will be sent an IM reminder of events happening on the island.

In addition to the cafe, there is a Main Amphitheater where they can show simulcasts of interviews on other islands or for guest speakers that will overflow the bookstore cafe and Event Lawns.

Weather - The Weather Channel HQ - Weather Island
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Weather/116/5/26
The Weather Channel in SL offers you lots of fun and adventure while building your SL navigation skills. You can lean some interesting weather related facts along the way. Consisting of five islands, the main landing point that connects the the five Epic Conditions, Hurricane Gulf, Moab Biking, Skiing and Big Wave Surfing.
Grab your self a freebie wet suit and temp rez board and hit the waves.

Be sure to check out the hurricane effects. you choose the strength and get to see the effects on a bait shop. There is a free tee-shirt and backpack in the ski lodge, which is also where you pick up your free skis for testing your skills on the slopes.

Bluepill - bluepill
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bluepill/226/202/67/
The SIETAR Intercultural Learning Space is brought to you by the bluepill GROUP in collaboration with DIVERSOPHY.COM for SIETAR - the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research.
Explore different cultures through 19 game-based exercises in the SIETAR Intercultural Learning Space.

-An Information Centre about the SIETAR* World Congress held from 22 to 26 October in Granada, Spain. Learn more about this year's SIETAR World Congress and its umbrella theme: "How Globalization Affects Cultures & Cultures Shape Globalization".

This sim also contains The Contemporary Art Museum now showing "Face of Tomorrow" photographs by Mike Mike and an exhibit by Marie Claire in the basement. Both works feature the effects of globalization on identity as their theme .Visit thethe Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research. at http://www.sietar.org/

Go Diving in the Dive World Sim:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dive%20World/119/135/30
The Dive World sim is operated by PADI, a real world diving school. The sim is full of ocean information, wildlife, a cave, barrier reef, a wreck and lots more.

Green Energy Display at Enel Park
http://slurl.com/secondlife/EnelPark1/4/45/29
Enel is an Italian electrical power company that has opened some informational sims in SL. Lots of information and some fun things to do.

Newseum - who's mission is to “provide a forum where the media and the public can gain a better understanding of each other.”
Featuring a Pulitzer Gallery, Stories of the Century Gallery, Today's front pages from newspapers around the world, 911 gallery, a Journalist Memorial and more.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Newseum/113/171/26
Read all about it at www.newseum.com

The Museum of Natural History of Vienna.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Forum%20Europe/70/74/32

Don't have too much information on this sim yet. Do know that some exhibits will change. The builder has employed a surprising use of prim texturing. In addition to some interesting Dinosaurs you will find there the feature exhibition is a very well crafted Steampunk insect exhibit by Bryn Oh. It is hard to believe that this pieces started as a common prim.
There is a little video tour here on the web: http://blip.tv/file/956952

New El Haiga Car and Motorcycle Museum
A Classic Car Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brave%20New%20Beach/95/15/25
Have a look at what can be done with prims and textures. There are note cards on the history of some of the examples and old advertisements decorate the walls. Everything from the Ford Model T to the first racing cars and famous cars from movies have all been included. There are also some models for sale. The displays are all over the sim, but teleport doors are available in each room.
Grab a free tee shirt if you want.

The Crossroads - C. C. Loons Blues Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Crossroads/180/101/29
This museum features the history of the blues—the American Blues for the most part. Inside you will find information about various blues artists and the types of instruments used from its start to the present. All items are touch clickable with information note cards and web sites delivered. It sits on a nicely designed sim featuring many back-road standards, like a trailer park, and roadside bar and diner, where bikers are welcome. You will be forced to land near the diner. You will need to fly or walk over to the museum.

Follow the road to the left going down the hill. It is located down the hill. The green Crossroads sign is right out front. Lots of camping a little further down on your right.

You may rez your own motorcycle (no cars allowed) and hit the roadway that surrounds the sim, or you can get a test drive bike across the street at Chopper City.

They also have life performances of blues artists.

Visit the Apollo 11 moon sim at Elon
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Elon/125/123/27
This sim is part of the Scilands belongs to Elon University and the landing spot is in the sandbox that they provide to their students to experiment in. Click on the large moon to get a ride to the the landing site.

Be sure to grab a landmark (LM) from the sign when you arrive. It includes free space boots complete with footprint trail and a LM to the location to buy the space suit on display.

Also of interest on the sim is a Carbon Footprint exhibition. You can see it just beyond the moon TP. The entrance is on the other side of the brick wall.

The Wall - The Wall
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Wall/35/29/26
Upon entering, you will receive a notecard with instructions for finding names on the wall, listening to the names, video and the destinations. This site claims to be more up-to-date than its real world counterpart in Washington, DC.
http://www.thewallsl.com/

Holy City - Jewish Holocaust Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Holy%20City/44/175/27
The Jewish Holocaust Museum is a small part the main Holy City island in the set of five Holy Island sims. Description from the landmark "A multimedia exhibition, containing original Nazi material from the early 1920's until 1940's. Warning: visiting the exhibition has been described by some as very shocking."

There are lots of posters and photographs with informational notecards as you move through the narrow corridors to the central hall. A teleport exit is your only way out without retracing your steps back.

The exit will move you out to the Western Wall. There is additional historical information on this sim as well as a recreation of the Temple Mount and The Tomb of Avshalom, son of King David. This sim was created by a RL congregation located in the Netherlands.
Be aware that this is a no fly area.

You can find out more about the Holy Island sims in the Rosh Hashana 5768 One Year of Judaism in Second Life issue of the 2Life The Jewish Magazine in Second Life
http://www.2lifemagazine.com/

September 11 Memorial
http://slurl.com/secondlife/World%20Trade%20Center/176/174/26/
Created by Liam Kanno who experienced 9/11 first hand.
http://secondlife.reuters.com/stories/2007/09/11/remembering-911-in-second-life/
http://www.rikomatic.com/blog/2007/09/the-world-trade.html

Museum of Robots:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kubrick/98/161/26
A museum dedicated to the appreciation of Robots and sponsored by Fred Barton Productions, Inc. Their mission is to promote understanding of the place of robots in popular culture, art, and science. They feature permanent and special exhibits, entertainment, and events.
You can visit the Fred Barton Productions, Inc. web site.
www.the-robotman.com

Viking times - Viking Museum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Euryalus/7/57/22
The Long House. A Viking "Museum". A study in Viking architecture and culture. Jellingestenen Jelling Rune Stone.

When I last visited there was no information or interactivity to go along with the build. But it really worth the visit. It is a really wonderful example of the kind of educational potential that could be possible in a very small space. Lots of interesting pieces without seeming over crowed, all pieces have the possibility of educating the visitor.

David Rumsey Maps (Map Island)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rumsey%20Maps%203/116/74/55A history of Cartography Museum with a very interesting application of map textures to create a 3D topographical environment to explore. Four sims of maps like you have never experienced before.

Folk Art New England on SL New England Village of Mystic
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystic/60/62/24
This Museum is the project of the real world Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, New York, the repository of one of America's greatest collections of American folk art.
All of the works included are from NE. They will be switching our the shows regularly to insure that many of their currently stored pieces get highlighted.
You can visit the real world website of the Fenimore Art museum by going to,
www.fenimoreartmuseum.org

Bollywood -
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bollywood/163/52/27

Virtual Poland
Their goal is to build 8 of Polands great cities in SL. Including historticaly important objects and landmarks.
You can visit Karkow, Poznan, & Wroclaw. In the works are Katowice, Lodz, Warsaw, Gdansk, & Zakopane.
The purpose of the project is to promote Poland's culture, art, and tourisum in world.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Second%20Wroclaw/4/243/23

Ocktoberfest in Munich SL
Stop by Munich and join in the two week celebration of Oktoberfest.
Lots of fun events are planned, including carnival rides, live performances and you can practice your German.
More can be found at their website (in German)
http://www.muenchen-sl.de/index.html
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Munich%20City/68/119/41

Mare Mare Research Center & Greek Restaurant & Village
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hikuelo/79/117/23
Virtual World researcher Meja Milosz, PhD Candidate in Digital Games at Blekinge Instate of Eschatology in Sweden has a center where you can check out her publications. Her Center is situated in the Greek village of Mare Mare in SL. Built for residents as just a nice place to visit, chat and enjoy.

Metaversatility - Emvee Cuba
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Metaversatility/134/115/25
A wonderful build with beautiful textures and light. A great places to practice your camera skills.
Helpful little camera signs are placed all over the sim in case you need a little help with setting up your shots. An excellent example of how texturing can make a sim rise above the mundane.

Visit Mexico
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Visit%20Mexico%202/204/117/34
Enjoy the three sims that make up the interactive fun that is Visit Mexico. Sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board, there are lots of things to see and do here. Walk through the Chiapas Lacandon Jungle/Rainforest to Tulum Ruins and Beach, the Palace at Palenque, and Pakal's Tomb.

Try out The Zip lines, hand gliding, or tour the sims on horse back. Be sure to grab the note card when you land for shortcuts to highlights and give yourself plenty of time to explore!

Big Easy in Second life
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Big%20Easy/212/238/26
New Orleans French Quarter landmarks remade in SL. Don't miss taking a look at St. Louis Cathedral.

Japanese Kenroku Garden
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kenroku/114/66/51
Modeled after the real life place, with a castle and formal garden which changes with the seasons. If you own your own land they have a garden center where you can buy their season scripted trees.

Clicking on the pamphlet will take you to the web site for the rl garden english translation on the top right.

Blarney Stone Pub in Dublin in Second LIfe
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zurich%20City/147/104/25
Dublin in Second life with lots of real life landmarks and information about Dublin. Be sure to stop by The Blarney Stone Pub, a very nice social meeting place. Lots of music and someone is always around.
Check it out and practice your chatting skills!

ANWR Oil Rig
One of the most famous landmarks in Second Life - the Linden-built oil rig.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ANWR/102/168/40
There is also a tub boat tour. When the boat arrives right click on it and choose sit. It will take you across the water to the Cecropia sim there you can disembark or you can stay put and go back to the rig or on to the Purple sim.

Or How About A Bigger Adventure:
Great Second Life Railway - http://slurl.com/secondlife/slate/134/214/42/
A mainland train ride through a number of sims. Main Station is at Slate and the train arrives every 5 or 10 minutes and will take you to the end of the line at Purple sim. Here you can catch a tug boat out to one of the SL's famous landmarks, the ANWR oil rig.hen jump back on as it runs its loop to continue on to Cecropia and then make your way to the Hobo station at Calleta.

Bedrock
Yes, a sim based on the Flintstones, try the miniature golf.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Drymonia/172/38/252

Pot Healer's Adventure
Pick up your free adventuring clothes and notebook. You'll need it to keep track of the objects (clues) you find on this scavenger hunt sim. No Lindens needed, enjoy.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/numbakulla/216/19/24/

Summersville Waterpark
Visit an elaborate water theme park in SL, including tube slides, water rides, scuba diving, combat bumper boats and jet ski shops.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Summersville/150/121/27

Splitsville Second Life - Bowling, Basic Fun
Have a go at bowling!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Inworld%20Park/115/165/23/

Garden of Da Vinci
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kalepa/211/198/32
There is lots to explore here in a park-like setting and, if you like what you see, much of it can be purchased in the shop. Be sure to take your time and explore every inch of the island—don't forget to go under the water. Also, there is a rocket vehicle that will take you to some fun stuff up in the sky. Don't forget to grab a free diving outfit and space suit for your explorations! They are up in the shop.

The Botanical Gardens
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Botanical%20Gardens/194/60/38Have a stroll around the grounds. Walking is much better way to view this build. This sim is a collection of work from the many various Second Life landscape builders. If you enjoy walks in gardens (like our local Longwood), be sure to pay a visit to this sim.

Prim Hearts - Prim Hearts
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Prim%20Hearts/17/32/27
An amusement park theme sim. Bumper cars, log flume, free fall mine shaft, ferris wheel, twister, haunted house and much more, all free for you to enjoy. If you like the ride you can buy one for yourself. This is a great place to check out some of the different sorts of things you can do with scripting.

Like many shop owners in SL, this designer has designed the sim to be an entertainment destination for the residents to enjoy as well as a place to highlight his wares.

Jericho Hill - Jericho Hill - SL Hockey Association
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jericho%20Hill/187/107/28
You will have to use the TP board to get to the hockey arena. The sign says "Daily open Scrimmage through July 2008 5:00 PM SLT (8:00PM ET). Vet, rookies and retirees all welcome, no experience needed. Free equipment at the rink." There was a game on when I visited on Sunday 12:30 PM SLT.

For Halloween
Be aware that some of these sims have damage enabled. The same things that could kill your human in RL, will "kill" your avatar in SL. Watch for your heart icon to appear in the menu. If the heart icon appears. then you are in a damage-enabled sim. If you see your heart icon is broken and find yourself suddenly sent to another location, then your avi has been "killed." But the good news is, you can go back and try it again! Remember your avatar can not really be killed in SL. Only ending your account will do that.

Bates Motel - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beckenbach/120/143/31
Recreation of the Bates Motel of movie fame
Cave of Doom - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Walcha%20Plain/89/88/78
Test out the many varied ways to kill your avatar.
Carnival of Doom - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ebuddy%20Rezzable/184/69/26
From Rezzable, this sim brings you a carnival full of rides, and exhibits.
Be sure to pick up your ride tickets to get the full ride experience!
Devils Labyrinth - http://slurl.com/secondlife/rivata/178/178/45/
Haunted house and maze. Set your environmental setting to midnight for the full effect
http://clubspaceradio.com/devil
October Country - http://slurl.com/secondlife/October%20Country/142/79/24
Innsmouth- A Lovecraft role play
Scavenger hunt, mazes and puzzles set in a spooky island.
Octoberville 2008 - http://slurl.com/secondlife/PixelTrix/137/64/22
Halloween-themed sim includes a scavenger hunt, haunted house, maze, puzzles, rides, games, avatars, and more.
Silent Hill - http://slurl.com/secondlife/braunworth/42/119/179/
A town based on the movie of the same name.
Buddhists Hell - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Higashiosaka/128/132/31
Damage is enabled so some areas of this island can kill your avi.
Gypsy Moon - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gypsy%20Moon/98/56/24
This is a shop sim that is all decked out for the season.