With Secondlife you can travel the world! I'm serious, you can go just about anywhere, "virtually" speaking of course. Traveling through Secondlife the last few weeks has been a process that has allowed me to learn all kinds of cool things that can be done in SL. One of the fun things that I was able to do was create a tour of places I wanted people to see. my tour is all about american history in all forms. People can get cultured on national landmark, important historical places, and even certain parts of our culture. Below is the tour i created for SL. Have fun and check it out!
American History Travel Tour
Mount Rushmore
Come experience Mount Rushmore like you never have before! Fly right up to George Washington and look him right in the eye! Try to find the turkey down below the mountain and feed it! Mont Rushmore represent four of our nations presidents. Students will get to learn about some of our nations presidents and nations history.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Le%20Dome/231/181/60
NASA Explorer Island
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut. Well now you can learn all about them at this NASA Explorer Island. Try to find a way to get a free T-shirt at the Mars Mountain standing during the Landing Event. NASA has been a big part of out nations history. Especially during the space race!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Explorer%20Island/180/197/22
World War II Memorial
Take time to honor those who had died for our freedom. Walk around the WWII memorial and take in all the other views. Try to find the seal that is printed on the floor in the Atlantic and Pacific rooms.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/WW2%20PACIFIC/127/21/2518
The West Wing
Come visit the west wing and get a small glimpse of what it looks to be in the oval office, cabinet room, and the situation room. These are the rooms where all of our nations biggest decisions are made! All of these room are important parts of the White House.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Victorian%20Gardens/101/10/1002
St. Louis Arch
Come to St. Louis, Missouri and check out the Arch! It is one of the most unique structures in all of America. It is also one of the most visited site seeing locations in all of Missouri. The Arch is 630 feet tall! Fly all the way to the top of the Arch and look out over the water!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/St%20Louis%20Island/183/128/31
Statue of Liberty
Come see Lady Liberty at her finest. The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most treasured landmarks. It represent freedom and liberty. Some of the many great things about living in America. Fly up and take a closer look at her torch!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Carnforth/25/173/5
9/11 Memorial
Come pay your respects and remember the day that shook our nation. Click on the picture of the twin towers that contains the names of all the victims of 9/11. Students can learn of the people who were murdered on this day and the City of New York.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lawst%20Paradise/24/12/911
The Alamo
Travel to San Antonio, Texas and visit the Alamo. Relive the memories of Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie with this historical fort. Go up to the cannon and fire a shot off! students will get to learn about its history and its amazing architecture.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Texas/190/110/21
Grand Canyon
Come to the Grand Canyon and check out this piece of history. Let the views of this place take your breath away! Go ahead and take your own personal helicopter ride where you actually fly the helicopter or even drive the hover craft or jeep around the canyon!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Canyon/103/179/111
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who says that music isn't part of our history? Music has become of the of the biggest industries in out country. Go ahead and check out the greatest music groups and singers of all time! Students will get to see how Rock and Roll played an important roll in our country.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/San%20Andres%20Isle/232/236/23
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