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Club Midnight Pulse

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Club Midnight Pulse

Midnight Pulse is a neon-lit nightclub where music, movement, and social interaction come together. Step onto the dance floor to start dancing automatically, earn experience as you move, and unlock new animations. Explore the bar and lounge, complete mini-quests, and connect with others in a high-energy setting. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

Brazil Tour

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Brazil Tour

Brazil Tour is inspired by the beauty and culture of Brazil. Explore vibrant spaces, meet others, and discover creativity, fun, and possibilities through a social and engaging experience with Portuguese-speaking community support. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

The Learning Center

Linden Destinations

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The Learning Center

The Learning Center by Linden Lab is an interactive destination designed to teach the basics through gameplay. Explore obstacle courses, collect hidden stars, and learn core skills while progressing through challenges alone or with others. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

Driving Dirty

Sports & Hobbies

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Driving Dirty

Driving Dirty by Bad Unicorn is a fast and fun social experience where you can play different games, grab free prizes, meet new people, and hang out with others. Enjoy a laid-back, all-original mesh world built for both competition and connection. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

Rush Week

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Rush Week

Rush Week is a special Greek Row experience built to spark the right connections. The right role. The right energy. The right people. With the matchmaking Spark system, it pairs you with compatible residents and live scenes from the moment you arrive. Become someone on campus and find your vibe. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

MadPea Scaredy Cats

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MadPea Scaredy Cats

A cute yet spooky funhouse adventure where players explore whimsical, slightly eerie rooms filled with playful monsters and hidden kittens. Rescue lost kittens across three themed rooms, earn points to climb the leaderboard, unlock achievements, and win exclusive prizes while avoiding trickster monsters and light jump scares. This destination is part of an official onboarding experience for new residents.

Kore Communifur

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Kore Communifur

Kore Communifur is a furry community gateway designed to welcome and guide new residents. Explore a tutorial area, connect with mentors, discover freebies, and visit spaces like the town hall and amphitheatre. Built as an interactive hub, it helps visitors learn, socialize, and get started with confidence. Join them at their grand opening on March 21st from 4pm to 12am SLT with live entertainment, trivia, and games!

The Mesh Workshop

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The Mesh Workshop

Want to learn how to create for Second Life? The Mesh Workshop offers free classes in Blender, Substance Painter, Z-Brush, Marvelous Designer, and more! Classes occur in-world every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Content suitable for beginners and advanced creators.

Bright Hope Community

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Bright Hope Community

Welcome to Bright Hope Community, where each corner reveals a new, fun, and exciting adventure. This is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization and an inclusive group that helps all people, including those with Disabilities, learn what is possible in Second Life. Come fly planes, drive boats, or ride horses. Play in a game room with more than 60 games. Explore a replica of St. Patrick's Cathedral and the many gardens, or sit quietly and meditate.

London Town Gateway

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London Town Gateway

London Town Gateway offers new users a walk-through tutorial to learn the basics of Second Life while connecting to the vibrant London town region. This detailed recreation of London, England, features shopping, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Fitting Room

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The Fitting Room

The Fitting Room provides a private, comfortable space to try on clothing and work on your avatar. 8 dressing rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each room features a complimentary photo studio and concierge/tailor assistance.

SANDOX COLORFUL

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SANDOX COLORFUL

A quiet sandbox, perfect for focused work. Rez, build, test. Adult, friendly, and ever-changing characterize this sandbox. Weapons may not be used without permission.

GalvanisT Clothing Design School

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GalvanisT Clothing Design School

Learn how to make clothes and open your own store in Second Life — from scratch! Powered by Vimeo, these video-based tutorials cover every step of the clothing creation process. For all levels — from beginners to advanced designers.

Coliseum Italian Gateway

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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.

Germany - Community & Gateway

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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.

Sandbox Bellisseria

Linden Destinations

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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.

Santos Dumont Airfield

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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.

Leading Sandbox and Hangout

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Leading Sandbox and Hangout

Established in 2022, 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!

Lusch Haven & Freebies

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Lusch Haven & Freebies

Lusch Haven & Freebies started back in 2015 with a mission to provide high-quality Second Life freebies for new and current Residents. In addition to clothing, gadgets, furniture, and more, freebie fans can access useful tutorials, a well-equipped photo studio, and an in-world group that provides seasonal gifts.

Blessone Sponsored Sandbox

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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.

Linden Homes Demos

Linden Destinations

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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.

Sandbox Welcome Area

Linden Destinations

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Sandbox Welcome Area

Ready to create? Visit the Sandbox and learn to build in Second Life! Whether it's a small gadget or a dream mansion, your imagination is the only limit.

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Linden Destinations

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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.

BelliHub

Linden Destinations

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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!

FabFree Info Hub

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FabFree Info Hub

At the FabFree Info Hub, you will find all kinds of “Fabulous Info” such as how to join their inworld group as a freebie loving member and take advantage of amazing group gifts sponsored by talented and very fabulous designers, as well as information on how to become a new Fabulous Designer. All of their social media links and information about their events can be found there too so that you can stay in the loop on the latest gift offerings and promos! For info visit fabfree.wordpress.com

Artizan Creative Solutions

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Artizan Creative Solutions

Since 2008, Artizan Creative Solutions has been helping Second Life business owners establish, run and promote their businesses. With creative, innovative scripted solutions for business organisation and development needs, business advice, free starter scripts and marketing information, all business owners should stop by Artizan.

Kasabian's Junkyard of Freebies

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Kasabian's Junkyard of Freebies

Established in 2009, Kasabian's Junkyard offers old freebies from across the grid, and passes on those beloved freebies from the great Yadni! Yadni's Junkyard dissipated some years ago and Kasabian wanted to keep the inworld freebies alive! What better place to have it on than SL's first central region, Da Boom! Come take a look and get some free lindens on the way!

Morris Sandbox

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Morris Sandbox

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

Aldora Sandbox

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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.

Alethia Island

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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.

Palomma Plaza - The Free Dove

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Palomma Plaza - The Free Dove

Established in 2006, The Free Dove by Palomma Casanova has provided free help and gifts from top designers for new users. This is a friendly place to get started with stylish (and free!) clothes, accessories, skins, shapes, hair, and more.

Helping Haven Gateway

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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.

Happy Hippo Building School

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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.

Danish Visions

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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.

Texture Tutorials & Library

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Texture Tutorials & Library

Texture Tutorials & Library is a peaceful place to find out how textures work in SL. You will find self-paced tutorials, a texture library with tutorial books to study or buy, prims with video tutorials to watch, and textures for sale.

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

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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.

College of Scripting Music & Science

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College of Scripting Music & Science

College of Scripting Music & Science contains over 2,000 scripting, building, and orientation tutorials. Tutorials are free, come and learn to script and be an LSL scripter. They teach LSL, Javascript, Orientation SL, Building in SL, Science, Music, Guitar, Piano, Logic, and more!

The Shelter

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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.

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!

Vortex Adult Sandbox

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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.

New Citizens Incorporated

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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.

Echo Group Band of Brothers

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Echo Group Band of Brothers

Echo Group Band of Brothers is a real-life Veteran's non-profit with a chapter in Second Life. They provide assistance with anything a Veteran or their family members may need including VA, claims, DIC, etc. There are 2 regions and a Gateway for new residents to learn SL! It is well done, easy to maneuver, and lots of fun. The main region boasts the only Armed Forces Museum Experience in SL, with lots more to see. How can they help you?

Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

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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.

Virtual Ability

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Virtual Ability

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

SLEA Art Sandbox

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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.

Katy's Kreations

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Katy's Kreations

Katy's Kreations sells 100% original creations specially made for Second Life including high-quality, full permission mesh models, textures, scripts and poses for builders and furniture designers.

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Second Life Origins

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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.

Freebie Galaxy

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Freebie Galaxy

Explore fifteen floors and over 3,000 free items in this freebie mega-sized complex.

Firestorm Gateway

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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).

Dublin

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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

Door to America

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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

Central Park Newcomer Welcome Area

Voice Chat Hot Spots

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Central Park Newcomer Welcome Area

Central Park is a newbie-friendly voice-enabled hangout. They have live helpers to help you get started with your new life, from building avatars to basic in-world help. Visit Central Park and have the time of your life!

Builder's Brewery

Second Life Origins

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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

Backdrop City

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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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