List of locations

Places you can visit, or stop and stay a while.

A laundromat is a place you go to wash and dry your clothes if you don't have a washing machine at home. There are lots of coin-operated washing machines and dryers in a laundromat that anyone can come in and use.

Lis forLibrary

A library is a place that has thousands of books, DVDs, videos, games and usually has computers too. Libraries are a great place to go when you are looking for information, or just a good book to read.

Lis forLookout

A lookout is a high place that has a nice view. Lookouts are usually set up so you have somewhere to stand and look or take photos, and they have a guard rail so you don't fall off. If you are on the lookout it means you are keeping watch for something.

Mis forMall

A mall is an indoor shopping area where many different shops are located within the same building.

Mis forMarket

A market is a place where temporary shops are set up, selling things like fruit and vegetables.
Mines are very large holes that people dig to get minerals out of the ground. Minerals can then be processed into useful things like metal. Mines can be underground tunnels or they can be open cut mines like in the picture. Open cut mines are more common today as they can be mined easier and more safely than underground mines, using enormous trucks and digging machinery.

Mis forMotel

A motel is a hotel that is typically located near a major road or freeway.

Mis forMuseum

A museum is a place where old and interesting things from all over the world are kept for people to come and look at. Museums are a great source of information.
A nightclub is a bar that is open to late at night where people can go to dance and socialize.

Nis forNook

A nook is a small, secluded area in a room. Nooks are often used for reading or office space.
More ways to explore the Photographic Dictionary