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!

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Lofi Cozy Cafe

Lofi Cozy Cafe is a Canadian-owned, voice-friendly hangout surrounded by lush greenery and cozy vibes. Enjoy cuddle spots, games, regular events, and a cute kawaii shop perfect for exploring. Whether you're here to relax, socialize, or make new friends, everyone is welcome—LGBTQ+ and furry friendly!

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Chara's Bar

Chara's Bar is a sail-up bar and voice chat hangout right off the Blake Sea. Every Tuesday is International Night and Taco Tuesday! Visit and enjoy live DJs, Carnival, and a daily brunch with live bartenders serving up drinks. It's always 5 O'clock at Chara's Bar!

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The Grind Gaming Cafe

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PickleWeasel

PickleWeasel welcomes visitors to a warm and inviting space where conversation flows as freely as the music. This cozy voice chat hangout is perfect for those looking to engage in lively discussions, play interactive games, or simply relax in the company of others. With an array of social events, from karaoke nights to DJ-led parties, there's always something happening. The atmosphere is kept respectful and inclusive, ensuring a comfortable environment for all guests, with clear guidelines on attire and avatars to maintain a welcoming vibe.

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London Town

London Town is a voice speaking fictional town, offering family friendly roleplay. Come and explore the town and see what it has to offer from emergency services, to post offices, and even a pharmacy.. or why not take a stroll down to the beach and check out the awesome funfair, most of all it's free to come and have fun. Do you have a story for the London Times newspaper? Stop by the office today!

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The Backyard

The Backyard is a voice-enabled urban hangout place with lots of secret doors that lead to beautiful scenes for exploring and taking pictures.

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The Haunted Tiki Lodge

Step into a spooky tropical escape featuring 10 explorable areas, including an interactive Haunted House. This voice-friendly hangout combines tiki flair with eerie thrills, seasonal fun, and a fully functional movie theater. A welcoming community hosts regular events in a ghostly yet playful setting.

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THAPLUG 2.0

THAPLUG 2.0 is an urban-themed voice hangout. From newcomers to regulars, their melting pot style community has plenty of opportunities to enjoy some riveting conversation! Once you become one of their valued residents you'll have the option of engaging in role-play with their exclusive combat hud experience. This seven region community welcomes you and invites you to bring your friends to see what they have to offer.

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New CYN City

Ever wondered what a day in NYC would be like? Come enjoy a day of shopping and play! Loaded with The Main Event monthly shopping event mainstores, shops, arcade games, bowling, beer garden with karaoke and earn! Perfect for a date night dinner under the Brooklyn Bridge and if you're feeling wild hop on a segway or car and ride around the city that never sleeps.

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Palazzo Park

Searching for excitement in your Second life? Look no further than Palazzo Park! The ultimate in fun and entertainment, boasting a wide array of activities for family and friends! Enjoy laser tag, bowling, a movie theater with syncing screens, an arcade, billiards, a game lounge, live entertainment, and more! It is voice-enabled and MyStory compatible.

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Pullman

In this newcomer-friendly voice-enabled area where you can enter the maze for light-gun combat or just hang out in an outdoor cafe to chat.

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Murray

Murray is a friendly seaside voice-enabled resort that features a sandbox for creating, as well as a place to change clothing. Grab your free sailboat and start exploring!

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Miramare Place

Located in historic Nova Albion with a view facing Yamato and the Ahern welcome area, this area serves as a small information location and hangout for explorers of the Second Life mainland. Ample seating for discussions with voice-enabled, resources on both the local area and other notable mainland locations, and of course, snow cones served by a robot.

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London City

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Humblebrag

Humblebrag is a fun friendly voice hangout with 24/7 open mic karaoke and board games.

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London Town Gateway

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The Fitting Room

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Hello, Avatar!

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Dreamers' Landing Beachfront

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Sandbox Welcome Area

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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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BelliHub

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Helping Haven Gateway

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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.

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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.

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The Shelter

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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! New Residents can get help and guidance in the Portuguese language at this destination. This is a Volunteer Group since 2009 and a Gateway Community since 2017. Welcome and have fun!

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New Citizens Incorporated

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Echo Group Band of Brothers

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Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

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Virtual Ability

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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 10

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Second Pride

This year, Second Pride is celebrating 20 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community in Second Life. Running June 20th through June 29th, this year’s main event features DJs, singers, and live shows covering all styles and genres across three stages for the first time. Explore both regions of Second Pride all year ‘round. You’ll find shops selling clothing, accessories, furniture, animations, and much more, from LGBTQ+ creators and allies. You’ll also find information about LGBTQ+ friendly communities, support services, art installations, photo opportunities, games, rides, and lots of fun! During this event, Second Pride is raising funds for the It Gets Better organization. So, whichever color of the rainbow you are, you are welcome at Second Pride!

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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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Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

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Mindful Cove

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Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

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Japan - Hiroba

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GBTH Gateway Tutorial

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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).

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Dublin

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Door to America

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Ayuda Virtual

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JUNKERS whatever

Flow's Top Of The World Hangout

The Coffee Shop

What Dreams May Come

Smitten Dating Agency

Lofi Cozy Cafe

The Backrooms

Unholy Voice Lounge

Chara's Bar

The Grind Gaming Cafe

PickleWeasel

London Town

The Backyard

The Haunted Tiki Lodge

THAPLUG 2.0

New CYN City

Palazzo Park

Pullman

Murray

Miramare Place

London City

Humblebrag

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London Town Gateway

The Fitting Room

Hello, Avatar!

Dreamers' Landing Beachfront

Coliseum Italian Gateway

Germany - Community & Gateway

Santos Dumont Airfield

Second Life Community Exhibition

Linden Homes Demos

Sandbox Welcome Area

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

BelliHub

Helping Haven Gateway

Happy Hippo Building School

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

The Shelter

Ajuda SL Brasil - Voluntários

New Citizens Incorporated

Echo Group Band of Brothers

New Resident Island

Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Virtual Ability

Unihispana

Social Island 8

Social Island 10

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

Builder's Brewery

Ayuda Virtual

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