We scour the grid for fun and interesting places for everyone to check out. If you are looking for some great sims to explore, take a photo at, or just want to know some fun hangouts, we have a bit of something for everyone.
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R = Rez // NR = No Rez // S = Scripts Allowed // NS = No Scripts Allowed // G = Group Needed To Rez // NG = No Group Needed To Rez // F = Fly Allowed // NF = No Flying Allowed
AR = Auto Return // NAR = No Auto Return (Self Cleanup) // M = Minutes // H = Hour
Come bring your childhood memories to life at Storybook! Get a coffee and stroll through the village, stop by for storytime along the trail and visit the Storybook gallery. Open the iron gates to a magical forest full of scenes from your favorite fairy tales. You can also live the fairy tale and rent a home here at Storybook!
Rules: Get Notecard on Entry – NR/S/F/NB – CATEGORY: Fantasy
Meditate in a cosmic sci-fi ambient natural space galaxy. Relax to psychedelic, inspiring chill tunes while you fly through the stars and hug the universe at Inspire Space Park. ISP was recently updated with new park areas, hidden caves to explore, an emporium with spacey themed merchandise and more! Over a decade in SL!
Rules: Get Notecard at Landing – NR/S/F/NB – GROUP – CATEGORY: Space
Explore the forest, wander through the temple, and meditate amidst the Japanese motif of Tempura Island.
Rules: Get Notecard at Landing – NR/NS/F/NB – CATEGORY: Park
Home to The Arcanum Magic Shop & the magical town of Brimstone. Roleplay is free form. All battles/duels in arena only.
Battle arena for Magic HUDs only. There are 2 NPC battle bots to use.
No Spammers – No Griefers – No Traditional Weapons (Guns, knives, etc.). – R/S/NG/AR/F – AUTO RETURN: 5m – Activity/Exploration/Roleplay
SL’s oldest post apocalyptic residential area. 10 sims to explore, live on, roleplay at, and much more!
Rules – R/S/NG/F – IC/OCC – AR: 15m – Roleplay/Games/Exploration
FLICKR GROUP – WEEKLY SCHEDULE – WIKI – GAMES – TELEPORT HERE
Charming sim with games, exploration, shopping and more!
Don’t be rude, disrespectful, or inconsiderate. – R/S/NG/F/NB/AR – AUTO RETURN: 1H – Exploring/Games/Shopping
Once a small thriving community, but after missing children, ghost sitings, and unexplained spirits have left a dark, eerie cloud, hanging over the island.
No weapons, huge items, high prim items, sex objects or push objects. No griefing or abusing rez rights.
R/S/G/F – Exploring/Photography/Roleplay
Post apocalyptic haunted theme park.
No weapons, huge items, high prim items, sex objects or push objects. No griefing or abusing rez rights.
R/S/G/F – Exploring/Photography/Roleplay
Medieval Fantasy Roleplay Sim with a custom D&D based HUD
“You suddenly find yourself in a mysterious land, stripped of all your past powers. Will you chase your past glory, or seek to make a new beginning? Who will you become now is entirely up to you!”
RP can be free form, but using the custom HUD is encouraged.
R/S/NG/F – AR: 30m – Roleplay/Exploring/Games
Shooting stars, broken bridges, and a strange little place on a small seamount at the end of the world. Drop by for a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa, or cupcakes! The World’s End Cafe is a build by Fitch Lekvoda.
NR/S/NF/NB – CATEGORY: Photogenic
Backdrop City is an independent, nonprofit, community project. There is a sandbox area with a 4 hour return, along with hundreds of backdrops and scenes to use for photographers and bloggers. You can also join the free group to have access to the exclusive region with even more backdrops and updates.
R/S/F/NG/B – GROUP – AUTO RETURN: 240m – CATEGORY: Backdrop Photography
Somewhat reminiscent of another time – created with love and happiness. This small seaside island offers solace to the wanderer, and there are quite a few places that might make a great backdrop for photos. Sol Existence is also home to .epilogue, where Charlotte Gilmore will host reading clubs, craft creating sessions and other fun events.
BR/S/NF/NB – CATEGORY: Photogenic
Tillie’s Public Photo Studio is like a demo of the photo studio product, but can be used by the public for Profile Shots or whatever other photography is needed. The Photo Studio is located upstairs, and to use it, there are instructions on the wall, and a free control hud by the studio itself.
NR/S/NF/NB – CATEGORY: Photo Studio
Home to The Arcanum Magic Shop & the magical town of Brimstone. Roleplay is free form. All battles/duels in arena only.
Battle arena for Magic HUDs only. There are 2 NPC battle bots to use.
No Spammers – No Griefers – No Traditional Weapons (Guns, knives, etc.). – R/S/NG/AR/F – AUTO RETURN: 5m – Activity/Exploration/Roleplay
Charming sim with games, exploration, shopping and more!
Don’t be rude, disrespectful, or inconsiderate. – R/S/NG/F/NB/AR – AUTO RETURN: 1H – Exploring/Games/Shopping
Sinful Retreat is a land where worlds and times collide. A virtual playground where artists are welcomed with open arms to show their works, we strive to make a cohesive environment out of the many styles of the artists who display their work here.
Rules – NR/S/F/NG – CATEGORY: Art Exhibit
Not unlike the recalling of a dream, Priesley’s realization of “Swallow” offers an exaggerated and immersive experience of being truly devoured. A monster realized offline was meshed, textured, and assembled to the artist’s recollection, it’s materiality presenting a look into Priesley’s psyche and heart. Featured in the jaws and guts are framed reliefs and cutout figures of loved ones. Poetic words and onomatopoeia line the anatomy, inviting viewers to explore the inviting depths that beckon.
Instructions: On Wall upon Landing – NR/S/NF/NB – GROUP – CATEGORY: 3D Art Instillation
ArtSpace UTSA is a gallery located on the virtual campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. New exhibits will open roughly ever other month.
Rules – R/S/F/NG/B – GROUP – AUTO RETURN: NAR – CATEGORY: Art Gallery
Sinful Retreat is a land where worlds and times collide. A virtual playground where artists are welcomed with open arms to show their works, we strive to make a cohesive environment out of the many styles of the artists who display their work here.
Rules – NR/S/F/NG – CATEGORY: Art Exhibit
This grand old theater, located in downtown Bay City, features the finest in machinima movies around the clock. Come on down to enjoy up to 12 hours of movies with no repeats, covering a wide variety of entertainment and informational subjects.
NR/S/F/NB – CATEGORY: Media & Movies
Blue Moon is an owl-infested theatre featuring regularly-scheduled live shows, burlesque dancing, drama productions, cabarets, magic shows, stand up comedy, story time, live music, movie nights and regular loitering sessions. Park on up and watch as stuff is throw up on the stage.
Rules: Click Billboard to get Notecard – NR/S/F/NB – Inworld Subscriber Kiosk – CATEGORY: Live Shows
A free zombie hunting game with quests and shooting and stabbing and just fun! We have enjoyed playing this a lot!
Requires joining an Experience to take part.
R/S/NG/AR/F – AUTO RETURN: 1m – Interactive Game
Portal Park is the landing zone of the Linden Labs run series of Games and Experiences. While the Park itself doesn’t host any specific experience, you can step through any of the portals to start one. There are a good number to choose from, with more slated to be added.
Some of these require joining an Experience to take part.
NR/S/NG/F – CATEGORY: Games/Experiences
A series of 4 Sims dedicated to all land based vehicles. Rez zones are dotted around, so that you can choose or change your ride at will. The desert terrain creates a unique experience as you dodge groups of cacti and pop wheelies on sand dunes.
REZ RIGHTS: Dedicated Zones only – S/NG/F AUTO RETURN: 5m – CATEGORY: Vehicles/Racing
Unttan is one of 4 Premium Gift Zones, nestled in the South West Corner. While it doesn’t serve for any other purpose, the sim does have a train track as well as being permanently winter themed.
NR/S/NG/F – CATEGORY: Gift Hub
The USS Woodbine is a full-size model of an Independence-class light aircraft carrier, used by the US Navy during World War II. It’s also a great place for flying with a historical bend. Earn your ace, take to the skies!
R/NG/S/F – AUTO RETURN: 10m – CATEGORY: Historical/Flying/Boating
Located just south of Racer’s Gultch, Limia is the first of a series of 3 sims, which are meant for testing Watercraft and Aircraft. Premium Members are welcome to come and use their watercraft and aircraft, be it for testing or fun.
R/NG/S/F – AUTO RETURN: 10m – CATEGORY: Testing/Flying/Boating