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Combat 2.0 - Lexington

Step into the action with Combat 2.0, where players join either the blue team at Concord or the red team at Lexington. Engage in dynamic PVE and PVP battles, perfect for beginners and veterans alike. Equip yourself with free weapons and experience thrilling, fast-paced combat in this ever-evolving combat destination owned and run by Linden Lab.

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Combat 2.0 - Concord

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Sandbox Bellisseria

Sandbox Bellisseria offers a creative environment designed specifically for Residents who wish to experiment and test various aspects of Bellisseria Linden Homes. Residents can freely rez content and manipulate it, allowing for an in-depth exploration of customization options and functionalities associated with Linden Homes. It is an ideal testing ground for Residents to bring their creative ideas to life, ensuring they can fine-tune their designs in a controlled and resource-rich setting.

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Second Life Community Exhibition

The Second Life Community Exhibition (SLCE) is designed to showcase a variety of communities to new Residents right from the start, by featuring them prominently at the Welcome Hub, a key initial gathering spot. We will regularly update the exhibition with a diverse mix of community showcases.

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Welcome Hub Shopping Street

Embark on a sartorial journey in the Linden Lab Shopping region at the Welcome Hub! Discover the latest trends, dress your avatar in chic styles, and lose yourself in endless shopping adventures.

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Linden Homes Demos

Dreaming of a Second Life home? Visit the Linden Homes Demo region! Explore an array of beautiful, fully furnished homes that come with our premium subscription.

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Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Want a chill place to socialize? The Welcome Hub Social Plaza is your go-to! Located under the main dome at the Welcome Hub, meet friends old and new, share experiences, or simply watch the world go by. It is an ideal place for newcomers to get assistance and navigate to other parts of the Welcome Hub.

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Media, Movies & TV

Second Life Cinema

Experience the magic of machinima at the Second Life Cinema! With regular events and an ever-changing roster of videos, it's a must-visit for film enthusiasts in Second Life. Remember to enable your media and turn up the volume under Sound & Media Preferences to watch the movies here. Currently playing Funky Diva Origins by Godiva Varela!

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Helios Casino & Lounge

Love slots, video poker, and Blackjack? Helios Casino & Lounge is Second Life's premier social casino where you get free chips to play daily! Work your way up the leaderboard to show off your wins, and don’t forget to try your luck on one of the many games in this exciting social experience.

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Merrymount

Merrymount is the Community Region for the Victorian Linden Homes. This season, it has been magically transformed with a generous dusting of snow for Winter. Come and celebrate the joy of Winter! Wrap up warm and play the fairground games. Sample the delights inside the Victorian cafe. Take in the festive decorations and have fun together ice skating on the frozen lake!

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BelliHub

BelliHub is the go-to destination to learn more about Bellisseria! With detailed tutorials and information about Premium membership, how to get a Linden home, using land tools, and more - you'll be up and running in no time! Explore the DEMO region and get an up-close look at all the Linden home themes and models. Plus, hang out with other Residents, play games, and get to know the Bellisseria community!

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Chippewa Town Hall

Located on the main hub of the Bellisseria Railroad, Chippewa Town Hall serves as the community center for the Traditional themed Linden Homes and features reservable spaces for conferences, meetings, garden parties, and even weddings!

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Linden Destinations

Fantasy Weddings at Fairstone Quarry

The fantasy wedding venue at Fairstone Quarry, located in the heart of the Bellisserian Fantasy realm, features seasonal bioluminescent lighting, the magical “Tree of Love” where you can hold your bonding ceremony, seating for your guests, an optional radio stream, and dance balls. To book your wedding and/or for more information please fill out the reservation form and contact Mischievious Mole. second.life/FantasyWeddingVenueReservation

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Waterhead

Tranquil beauty in the heart of arboreal lushness. Wander around the woods or relax by the water's edge. Waterhead is one of the oldest welcome areas in Second Life.

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Social Island 8

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Social Island 10

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Shobu

Shobu is the community center for the Sakura Linden Homes. Enjoy dozens of beautiful gardens and koi ponds, or sit and have some Japanese tea with new friends. The cherry trees have begun their annual cycle coinciding with cherry blossom time in Japan. They transition in three week-long stages. In the last week of March, the trees transform into a state with buds visible. In the first week of April, the buds will bloom. Finally, in the second week of April, the petals start to fall.

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Randelsham Treehouse

Randelsham Treehouse is the community center for the Bellisseria Log Homes regions. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery this treehouse has lots of seating including hanging chairs on the balcony and a large separate deck with even more seating. There is also a ridable bubble rezzer to float around the area, a rez zone on the water, several zip lines, and a train depot next to the SLRR. Hang out, explore, and make new friends!

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Portal Park 2

The Portal Park is your launching pad to several great experiences in Second Life. Start here for easy access portals that will teleport you to Winter Wonderland, The Cornfield, The Wilderness, Linden Realms and more!

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Portal Park 1

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Newbank Community Center

Newbank is the public community center for the Newbrooke Linden Homes. Spanning the whole newbank region, this community center has numerous places to congregate with friends, grab some delicious treats to eat, or sit and relax to the sounds of birds and flowing water.

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Meauxle Bureaux

Meauxle Bureaux is the home of the Linden Department of Public Works, a program focused on improvements related to the experience of living in and visiting the Linden Mainland. This intricate build was lovingly crafted by resident experts for all to enjoy, so come see the ultimate in shared creative spaces!

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Java Sprockets

Grab a cup of fresh coffee or a bite to eat at Java Sprockets, a beachside coffee shop. Out front is a Rez Zone where you can pick up a free bicycle and enjoy a ride around Bellisseria. Everyone is welcome and everything is free! Java Sprockets is a community area in Bellisseria that offers all a place to hang out and chat.

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Fantasy Community Center

This public community center is for the Bellisseria Fantasy Homes regions. Surrounded by lush landscaping, this masterpiece of design is a feast for the eyes.

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Memorials

Ebbe Memorial

Visit this memorial in honor of Ebbe Altberg, CEO of Linden Lab, who passed away on June 3rd, 2021. For more information: second.life/ebbe

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Die Betrunken Maus (The Drunken Mouse)

Die Betrunken Maus is the crown jewel of the Bellisseria Chalet regions. Virtual beer is on tap 24/7 and last call is at never o'clock. Set in the peaks along a winding river, this alpine-style inn serves the public for meetups and socializing.

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Nature & Parks

Campwich Lodge

Campwich Lodge is a public community center for the Camper Linden Homes regions. Located in a secluded rural area, this lodge has many places to hang out, relax and socialize with others. It is right across from Campwich Station, another public community area where you can rez your locomotives on the rails in designated rezz zones and drive them through the park. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful landscaping and the calming waterfalls.

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Barney's Bay

Barney's Bay is a charming seaside town where you can explore the shops, have delicious cakes, down a few in the pub, take home a free bicycle, and grab a free boat and go sailing!

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Linden Destinations

Ahern

As one of the oldest welcome areas in Second Life, Ahern is always active, with quirky chat and erratic antics.

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International

Coliseum Italian Gateway

Comunità di accoglienza e aiuto dei nuovi residenti italiani Coliseum è partner e partecipante al programma Official Community Gateway di Linden Lab. Coliseum Gateway is also a location for racing with the SL Cycling Federation.

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Help & How To

Sandbox Harmony

Sandbox Harmony offers a versatile space for creativity and relaxation. Visitors can unpack and rez items on the water, build structures, hang out with friends, swim, or test flights. Objects are managed by the region admin, so reading the region contract rules before use is essential.

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International

Germany - Community & Gateway

Germany – Community & Gateway ist ein Ort für Neueinsteiger in die Welt von Second Life. Dort kannst Du einige Grundlagen kennenlernen und erste Schritte der Welt von Second Life unternehmen. Außerdem ist dies ein Ort um neue Leute kennenzulernen, Infos über andere deutsche Orte zu erhalten oder in der Sandbox erste Bau Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

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Help & How To

Furzona Gateway

Neo Furzona is Furzona's Anthro/Furry Community Gateway. It is a social hangout with areas to explore, along with tutorials and resources for new Residents!

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Linden Destinations

Sandbox Bellisseria

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International

Santos Dumont Airfield

Especialistas da Aeronautica Community Gateway is located at the Santos Dumont Airfield. It was founded on June 7, 2012, with the purpose of bringing the routine of this important Brazilian Air Force organization to Second Life. It is a newcomer-friendly Portuguese destination.

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Second Life Community Exhibition

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Help & How To

Leading Sandbox and Hangout

Leading is a sandbox and hangout where you can build, relax, hang out, unpack, take photos, and more. Please keep everything as peaceful and lag-free as possible. All are welcome!

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Blessone Sponsored Sandbox

This full region 30k sandbox is sponsored by Blessone.org. No selling and no weapons allowed. They don't use advertising signs. If you'd like to support their efforts in helping the homeless, please donate to the kiosks.

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Linden Destinations

Linden Homes Demos

Dreaming of a Second Life home? Visit the Linden Homes Demo region! Explore an array of beautiful, fully furnished homes that come with our premium subscription.

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Welcome Hub Social Plaza

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BelliHub

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Help & How To

Morris Sandbox

Learn to build in Second Life at the Morris Sandbox. Save your work, sandbox cleans every 5 hours!

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Aldora Sandbox

Welcome to Planet Aldora! There are two regions for all your sandbox needs with a 7-hour auto return for builders.

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Alethia Island

Alethia Island is a tropical sandbox resort offering a peaceful and scenic experience for everybody. Discover the overgrown pathways, secluded chillout spots and many fun photo opportunities that gives the island unique charm and character.

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Helping Haven Gateway

New Second Life Residents can find a helpful hand at Helping Haven, a spot filled with experts who can share tips and tricks to getting started in SL. Visit this newcomer-friendly community for freebies, landmarks and other useful items. More at http://helpinghaven.weebly.com.

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Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

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Help & How To

Danish Visions

Shop, chat or just hang out at Danish Visions, a place where you can learn to build alone or as part of regularly scheduled classes. Don't miss Café Coco, a cozy space located in the corner of this quaint village in Second Life.

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Help & How To

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

When you take your first steps into Second Life, it can be overwhelming. We've all been there. You can go anywhere! Be anything! So... why not visit the Fae? Especially for newcomers to Second Life, they have constructed a fully interactive tutorial area, where you can learn how to walk, talk, shop, fly, and more. Attended by their wonderful Gateway Guides, the Gateway to the Faery Crossing will ultimately lead you to the lands below where you can explore the wonderful world of The Faery Crossing in its full splendor.

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Help & How To

The Shelter

The Shelter was established in 2004 and is a haven for those new and old! Relax and meet new people at a safe place for new avatars in Second Life.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

Fluffy 3.0 at Sticky

Founded in 2011, Fluffy 3.0 at Sticky is a proud LGBTQIA+ owned and operated community. It is a furry sandbox with a fun and vibrant vibe, but all are welcome!

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Timelord Sandbox & Space Station New Nerva

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Timelord Sandbox & Space Station New Nerva

Timelord Sandbox is a futuristic sandbox with a 10-hour return. Teleport up to the New Nerva Space Station, an incredible space-station with homages to all sorts of science fiction fantasy films, and television. A place to explore, have social gatherings, or role-play. Sickbay, command, engineering, hydroponics, a club, and a teleport to other worlds!

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Help & How To

Vortex Adult Sandbox

Learn, grow, and build your SL experience in this adult sandbox. This is an adult building region, not an adult sex region.

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International

Ajuda SL Brasil - Voluntários

Ajuda e orientacao - idioma portugues. Nesta Comunidade Gateway, apoiamos os residentes mais novos, oferecendo ajuda para todos. Somos um Grupo de Voluntarios, desde 2009; atualizado em 2011. Community Gateway 2017. Sejam bem-vindos e divirtam-se! Help and guidance - Portuguese language. In this place, we support the younger residents, offering help for all. We are a Volunteer Group since 2009; Updated 2011. Gateway Community 2017. Be Welcome and have fun!

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New Citizens Incorporated

New to Second Life? New Citizens Incorporated is a community-run portal offering help, education and support for new Residents.

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Black Tonic

Black Tonic is a newcomer and seasoned Resident hang-out and help center. Everyone is welcome! They have tutorials for newbies, free rezzing and change rooms, a game room filled with games, a spacious dance floor, and more. Event hosting is available upon request. Bring your friends and chat awhile!

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EchoVets

EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome!

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Help & How To

New Resident Island

Welcoming newcomers to Second Life since 2010. Here you will find free complete avatars and accessories, fun learning in the Caves of Knowledge, and a wonderful region to explore, filled with history, mystery and artistry.

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Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Caledon Oxbridge University (COU) is an independent, community-supported, Second Life skill-training facility, located within the Victorian-Steampunk estate of Caledon. COU supports students of all avatar ages. A primary feature of COU is the seven-building walk-through tutorial, COU also has live, walk-in classes as well as live tutors in the plaza to answer questions and provide assistance.

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Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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Help & How To

Virtual Ability

Virtual Ability is a place where people with disabilities and chronic illnesses can safely learn about virtual worlds. Details on VirtualAbility.org

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International

Unihispana

Grupo de enseñanza y ayuda de habla hispana, tenemos a vuestra disposicion un recorrido para recien llegados con, zona gratuita, tutoriales y guias, clases semanales basicas y avanzadas, sandbox, zona infantil, juegos, punto de encuentro y galeria de arte. Celebramos distintas actividades, fiestas y eventos.

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Social Island 8

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Social Island 10

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Help & How To

SLEA Art Sandbox

SLEA Art Sandbox is a respectful, safe area for artists to freely create virtual art using SL tools expressing individual originality, innovation, and experimentation to expand virtual arts. Join the group to rez and returns are made every Friday.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

Second Pride

Celebrate diversity at Second Pride! This destination is the headquarters of the Second Pride organization in Second Life. Started in 2005, Second Pride holds four annual events, featuring plenty of music and fun. Spread across two regions, with everything from cityscape to a massive beach and boardwalk, all centered around a huge park that spans both regions. There are shops on the pier, carnival rides, a zipline over the beach, a working trolley to take you on a tour, and more! More info at: second-pride.com

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Education

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium is an online nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, education, and research in 3D virtual environments. There are free workshops and forums provided on a regular basis, as well as live music and movies. There's also a theater, art gallery, sandbox and a full academic research library.

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International

Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

Raizes do Brasil foi criada para auxiliar os novos residentes a ter uma boa experiencia dentro do Second Life. Nosso grande objetivo é mostrar nossa preocupacao com preservação do tesouro mais precioso do Brasil. " A Floresta Amazonica"

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Photogenic Spots

Mindful Cove

Mindful Cove exists to provide both an entry point into Second Life, and an ongoing community region for newcomers and long-time residents alike, based on the core principle that SL can be an excellent place to engage in activities that support emotional and mental well-being.

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

London City

London City has a multilevel freebie store with regularly updated mesh clothing and accessories. Additionally, there is a tutorial area, with Support staff to assist new Residents. You can enjoy daily events with free-to-enter contests and Linden Dollar prizes, live voice chat, a busking area, sandbox, pubs, clubs, concert area, and a large hangout park, where new and older residents mix. For details see mainlandlondon.blogspot.com

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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International

Japan - Hiroba

Visit Japan-HIROBA, a helpful place for Japanese-speaking residents of Second Life. Here you'll find assistance from a supportive community, as well as a dressing room, beginner tutorials and free sandbox.

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Help & How To

GBTH Gateway Tutorial

GBTH is an art incubator here in Second Life. Their Welcome Area is meant to help and assist new Residents interested in seeing and developing art exhibitions on the grid. After checking the tutorial, feel free to explore the several exhibits on the region! More info at: gbth.org

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Help & How To

Firestorm Gateway

New residents are invited to learn the day-to-day basics of Second Life on this lush, wooded tutorial path. Learn movement, communication, outfits, and more. Assistance and mentoring are also available for new and experienced residents alike. All are welcome, but this tutorial zone is optimized for the Firestorm Viewer. (firestormviewer.org).

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Real Life

Dublin

Dublin Community Gateway offers new users a walk-through tutorial to learn the basics of Second Life while connecting to the vibrant Dublin region. This detailed recreation of Dublin, Ireland, features daily events, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere with Irish hospitality, bars, and entertainment. Learn more at dublinsl.net

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Help & How To

Door to America

Door to America is a region within Second Life built specifically to onboard new users using the theme “Second Life is a virtual world for human connection!” DtA can promote a healthy, positive, transformative learning curve for users. Second Life is porous and learned skills, talents, and lessons of all types can transcend the virtual world and bring real-world benefits. Learn more at doortoamerica.blogspot.com

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Central Park Hangout

Central park is a newbie-friendly voice-enabled hangout and sandbox. The best vacation starts by relaxing on a sofa - by the ocean! Hop around this newbie-friendly destination and meet new friends, dance your heart out, fish for rewards, enjoy horseback riding, or just lay along the shores to relax. Be your own supermodel! Shop for freebies at the sandbox and dress your avatar. These and a lot more! Visit Central Park and have the time of your life!

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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Help & How To

Backdrop City

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.

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International

Ayuda Virtual

Comunidad Comunidad de Recepción y Ayuda a nuevos usuarios a Second Life. Integrante del Proyecto Community Gateway. Para usuarios de habla hispana de todo el mundo.

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Combat 2.0 - Lexington

Combat 2.0 - Concord

Sandbox Bellisseria

Second Life Community Exhibition

Welcome Hub Shopping Street

Linden Homes Demos

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Second Life Cinema

Helios Casino & Lounge

Merrymount

BelliHub

Chippewa Town Hall

Fantasy Weddings at Fairstone Quarry

Waterhead

Social Island 8

Social Island 10

Shobu

Randelsham Treehouse

Portal Park 2

Portal Park 1

Newbank Community Center

Meauxle Bureaux

Java Sprockets

Fantasy Community Center

Ebbe Memorial

Die Betrunken Maus (The Drunken Mouse)

Campwich Lodge

Barney's Bay

Ahern

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Coliseum Italian Gateway

Sandbox Harmony

Germany - Community & Gateway

Furzona Gateway

Sandbox Bellisseria

Santos Dumont Airfield

Second Life Community Exhibition

Leading Sandbox and Hangout

Blessone Sponsored Sandbox

Linden Homes Demos

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

BelliHub

Morris Sandbox

Aldora Sandbox

Alethia Island

Helping Haven Gateway

Happy Hippo Building School

Danish Visions

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

The Shelter

Fluffy 3.0 at Sticky

Timelord Sandbox & Space Station New Nerva

Vortex Adult Sandbox

Ajuda SL Brasil - Voluntários

New Citizens Incorporated

Black Tonic

EchoVets

New Resident Island

Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Virtual Ability

Unihispana

Social Island 8

Social Island 10

SLEA Art Sandbox

Second Pride

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

Mindful Cove

London City

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Japan - Hiroba

GBTH Gateway Tutorial

Firestorm Gateway

Dublin

Door to America