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The Man

"The Man" statue is one of the only surviving objects from the original "Linden Town" area that was developed in Second Life during the earliest Alpha stage of its development back in 2002. At times, The Man has served as a shrine where miscellaneous offerings were left, and a celebration of the creativity SL was founded upon.

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👁 SL Botanical Gardens

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SL Botanical Gardens

Explore, relax, meditate, hang out with friends, or just soothe your weary soul. Ride the gondola, commune with Buddha, discover the secret Mermaid grotto, and hug a tree or two at the SL Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest full-region public gardens in Second Life.

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ROMA

Roma was established in 2006. Journey to ancient Rome in this expansive area, which includes replicas inspired by many famous sites, such as the Forum and the Theater of Dionysus.

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👁 The Blarney Stone

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The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone Irish Pub offers a vibrant atmosphere with daily social events and live DJ music. Visitors can also enjoy live music concerts making it a lively hub for entertainment and community gatherings. Learn more about their events at dublinsl.net

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👁 Beta Contributor Wall

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Beta Contributor Wall

Second Life continues to grow thanks to its Residents, and this monument recognizes the early "beta pioneers" who helped make the baby steps possible and pushed SL into the public eye (in hand — get it?). Head north to find a public sandbox that's still used to create content, and farther north to check out what an old Welcome Area used to look like.

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👁 The Far Away

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The Far Away

A blast from the past! Featured in The New York Times! The Far Away is an interactive 3D art installation in Second Life. First built in 2007 by AM Radio, now curated by Ziki Questi and Kinnaird Resident.

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👁 Temple of Iris

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Temple of Iris

Explore the secrets of Second Life at the mystical Moth Temple of Iris.

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Svarga

Climb on top of a giant wasp and take a guided tour of this tropical island, which first opened in 2006. Explore the library inside the central tower, relax near the spring fountain, or start an impromptu jam session with some peculiar elven instruments inside the playhouse.

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👁 Stillman Giant Bears

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Stillman Giant Bears

These cuddly behemoths have welcomed travelers from all walks of Second Life to old Stillman, whether they were flying as avatars or arriving via zeppelin tours. Behind the bears, you can tour the legendary Ivory Tower of Primitives, where many generations of Residents have learned to build, and the freebie Bazaar and The Man statue are also worth sightseeing.

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SS Galaxy

Established in 2007, SS Galaxy, also known as the Queen of the Sagittarian Sea, is an enormous, full-featured cruise ship that spans three regions and offers an array of activities, just like a real world cruise!

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👁 SL Historical Museum

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SL Historical Museum

Learn about the origins of Second Life and see displays of historical artifacts, images, and notecards that have been instrumental in shaping SL. Wear a free, fully-customizable avatar of our Primitar "ancestors" and relive magic from the early days.

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👁 Pooley Stage

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Pooley Stage

Some of the earliest meetings between Second Life residents and the Linden Lab development teams were held at Pooley Stage.

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👁 Pooley Foot

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Pooley Foot

Once a remote site where applicants for the first Linden Liaison team were interviewed, curious events caused the island to transform into a rather big foot. This isn't the only cultural spot in the area: head north to see what an early Orientation Island looked like, and eastward are stages that were used for early town hall chats.

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👁 Old Orientation Stations at Dore

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Old Orientation Stations at Dore

How did early Second Life Residents learn the basics? These Japanese-styled orientation stations are an essentially unchanged replica of lessons from 2003, so the information is outdated, but the nostalgia lives on.

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👁 Mont Saint Michel

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Mont Saint Michel

Visit an in-world recreation of the beautiful French landmark, Mont Saint Michel.

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👁 Mocha Cathedral

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Mocha Cathedral

One of the first examples of detailed texturing dating back to the cusp of 2004, this cathedral proved hugely influential to successive generations of Second Life creators focused on realistic "brick and mortar" builds. Residents still use the prayer candles in memory of loved ones today.

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👁 Maps of Second Life

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Maps of Second Life

The exhibit Maps of Second Life curated by Professor Juliana Lethdetter, shows information and art on virtual cartography in Second Life.

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👁 Lost Gardens of Apollo

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Lost Gardens of Apollo

Established in 2005, the Lost Gardens of Apollo is a relaxing and romantic spot with beautiful gardens, waterfalls, and secluded places to snuggle.

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👁 Japan Tempura Island

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Japan Tempura Island

Established in 2008, Tempura Island has been a popular destination for socializing, romance, and healing. Explore the forest, dance in the ballroom, wander through the temple and meditate amidst the Japanese motif.

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👁 Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

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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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👁 Inspire Space Park

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Inspire Space Park

Come be a part of the wonderful community at Inspire Space Park, running since 2007! Meditate in a cosmic sci-fi natural outer space galaxy built by talented SL artists. Blast off into the heavens, a universe of magic! Float amidst the stars and planets, and listen to soothing ambient tunes. They embrace everyone and value each of their visitors and many make a permanent home here. Affordable land rentals and moon base homes too!

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👁 Governor Linden's Mansion

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Governor Linden's Mansion

Home to the mythical Governor who's as elusive as Bigfoot, this Second Life heritage home hasn't changed much since its inception in 2002. It remains one of the few preserved examples of what inworld architecture was like back in the day. Come visit and find out how early pioneers survived before sculpted prims, then stroll to the basement for a time capsule of vintage goods.

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Da Boom

Visit Da Boom, the very first region in Second Life, founded in 2002. It's named after the real-life "De Boom" street in San Francisco, and Residents have speculated it's also a reference to the "Big Bang" of our virtual world's conception.

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👁 Climbable Beanstalk

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Climbable Beanstalk

One of the oldest objects in SL is a beanstalk, created by Steller Sunshine in 2003. An influential model of organic shapes in a whimsical style, Steller used to hold contests challenging Residents to jump from leaf to leaf — can you make it to the top?

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Chouchou

Since 2008, Japanese music group Chouchou has brought their creativity to Second Life in several photogenic and atmospheric regions, including "Memento Mori," "Islamey" and "The Babel."

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👁 Builder's Brewery

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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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👁 Boardman Themed Community

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Boardman Themed Community

Before Linden Homes, there was Boardman, an early experiment of a themed community in a gentle suburban style. Don't be surprised that the zoning guidelines date back to January 2003, and should you run across any of the locals, they're mighty friendly, so ask if they'll share their stories.

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👁 Bay City History Pavilion

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Bay City History Pavilion

Want to learn more about the Mainland community of Bay City? Get in deep and visit this display covering the city's history and featuring artifacts and images spanning it's existence from 2008 to today!

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👁 Baffin Island

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Baffin Island

This island has seen many significant events, from its time as a welcoming spot for teen Residents "graduating" to adulthood to the hills used in Linden Lab ad promos for the then-new WindLight graphics. An abandoned library-turned-coffee shop is at the heart of it all, reminding us of how virtual connections can transform into real-life friendships.

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The Man

"The Man" statue is one of the only surviving objects from the original "Linden Town" area that was developed in Second Life during the earliest Alpha stage of its development back in 2002. At times, The Man has served as a shrine where miscellaneous offerings were left, and a celebration of the creativity SL was founded upon.

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