Jurassic Park: The Ride      F    J    G    A    V
This is just part of the fun you can have at the Universal City web site. Besides learning all about the ride at Universal Studios, you can play an online adventure game. This is a huge Java online game (better have a fast connection and some patience) that plays a lot like other computer adventure games -- complete with audio and video. You can also browse the dinosaur database, and learn a little about human genetics.

Caverns of Blood & Castle Quest      G    A    V
Very intense web browser experiences -- what doesn't this site have? Very cool journey with the purpose being the multimedia experience itself. MSIE 3.0 or Netscape Navigator 3.0 required to experience most of it.

Pepsi World      G    A    V
Awesomely cool site -- lots of graphics, fun, and enhanced web features. (Shockwave helps, and they have a special area for faster-than-28.8 connections!) Check it out!

Disney's BLAST Online      G    A    V
Free 30-day trial of Disney's new online world for kids. Play games, create your own adventures, exchange animated E-mail, and more. Over 100 different activities daily. Just fill out the form. U.S. and Canada, any age (but a parent/guardian must be 18 or older to subscribe you).

Internet Television      S    A    V
Watch and listen to dozens of TV and radio stations right on the Internet! RealAudio/RealPlayer needed for most of them.

National Geographic      G    S    A    V
You know the magazine, now check out their excellent web site. All of the great stories and photos, and more. For instance, their Park of the Month, with an interactive maps, facts & figures, travel tips, etc. If you have Shockwave and Quicktime VR, be sure to check out their "Fantastic Forest" (see their "Contents" page).

M&M Studios Bakery      J    G    A    V
Love those M&Ms! Get baking tips and recipes for M&M baking bits. Yummm! Kids: enter their lab to see how they're made! (Need Shockwave and RealAudio.)

The NASA Shuttle Web      A    V
Wow, live streaming video from the space shuttle! If you can't catch it live, get recordings of video or audio. Even ask the crew a question! Plus all sorts of shuttle information, photos, and even details of how to spot the shuttle from the ground!

Smithsonian's 150th Birthday      J    G    VR    S
You can check out all of the Smithsonian's museums and organizations online, plus take a 3D virtual (VRML) tour, and take a "byte" out of their birthday cake. Also check out their upcoming events and travelling exhibitions.

MTV Online      G    A    V
Should be self-explanatory, right? Major multimedia site, Beavis and Butthead, music, videos...

Gamelan      F    J    G    VR    X    A    V
Great resource for web developers -- Lots of info and links to Java, VRML, ActiveX, etc. resources and example pages. (Not sure if this site itself implements all of the mentioned features, but it has links to plenty that do.)

Sony Online      J    G    A    V
Lots of stuff to do and find out about here...music, games, electronics, movies (remember they own movie companies now!), TV, shopping, etc. Always something new.

musicnet      A    V
You'd better have RealAudio and Schockwave if you want to enjoy this multimedia-packed site!

Career Toolbox      J    G
This is a fun site you can use to jumpstart or revitalize your career or business. It has articles, tools, self-tests and even games to help you find the job you want, get your finances on track, improve your business, or plan your career strategy.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame      G    A
You now have web access to all of the classic rock & roll songs and their artists. See the list of the 500 songs that shaped rock & roll! Photos, .wav, .au, and RealAudio files, and a virtual tour of Cleveland!

Elite Games      F    G    A
This is a great site for Duke Nukem 3D and Quake game information. Nice graphics, nice layout, and lots of information. There are over 1000 add-on levels available, and many are rated. Well-organized site.

The Adventures of Space Dog      G    A    V
This is a pretty neat site for kids. It has activities you can print out (coloring, connect-the-dots, how to draw Space Dog), movies, a Shockwave puzzle, and more. It's a very fast and well-done site.

Levi's      G    A    V
See Levi ads, products, denim dictionary, and history. Like jeans? Check it out! Shockwave clips of TV ads and more.

Caryn's Virtual Playhouse      J    G    VR    A    V
Site for this actress includes photos, resume, essays, video clips, RealAudio 2.0 slide show, VRML theater as well as links to points of personal interest.

Sports Illustrated for Kids      G    S    A    V
Cools sports stuff for kids -- articles, games (some Shockwave, some not), funny photo captions, sounds clips, and more.

Nando's Chickenland Online      F    G
Portuguese chicken, anyone? How about some amusing chicken stories?

Eclipse Digital's The Animation Factory      G
A huge collection of free original 3-D animated clip-art, over 9000 images available. Just download and use on your web site.

This & That Arcade      J    G    S    A
This site has a huge list of links to web games and high-tech web wonders. Dozens of Shockwave games, Java games, Real Audio sites, and other web gizmos. Even its logo graphic is interactive! If you don't have all of the plugins you need, there are links to those too.

Supermodel.Com      G    A
Whether you want to be a supermodel or just like looking at them, this is the best place to go. Also listen to Real Audio clips and do some shopping, read their newsletter and interviews, and more.

Dr. Bowen's Incredible Contest Club      J    G    S    V
This is a great place to find games and contests for kids. They present each contest with flair, and only list great contests designed for kids. You can also find shockwave and Java games and more.

AnnOn-Line      G    A
This is a cool internet-only talk show, with some very interesting subjects in the areas of Science, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Sports, Art, Health, and Media. Typically, Ann interviews people by telephone, and you can listen to the interview with RealAudio. These can be a half-hour or longer, and all previous interviews are available in the archives. You can interact by suggesting questions for upcoming guests, or suggest topics or guests for the show.

Octagamm's Ball Boutique      F    G
Free original graphics, alphabets, animations, balls, buttons, backgrounds; links to great interactive online design tools. Also: Gem Lore, WordPlay (links to automatic text generators), and the random links page.

The Sci-Fi Channel      A
The Sci-Fi Channel (as in cable TV)

WorldVillage      A
A Virtual World for Real People -- A great place to spend some time, for all ages!. Includes a Gamer's Zone, School House, MultiMedia Cafe, live chat & games, downloads and more. (I loved the Baked Lays Addict page myself.)

Greenfield Online
Free Money and chances for cash prizes. Earn money by filling out online surveys (typically $5 each time) -- it's easy, fun, and you can get paid! Check it out!

Barry's Clip Art Server      J    G
Tons of clip art, animated GIFs, topical art, web graphics, etc. Pretty nice list, definite place to try if you're looking for something.

Spam City      F    J    G    A
Spam (the food) Appreciation Society, Groovy Music, Games plus loads of Handy Stuff. (I can't tell if they're serious, or...) Anyway, worth a peek if you want some chuckles (or if you really like Spam...).

the Spot      G    A
It's like "Friends" on the web: 7 twenty-something people living in one old house post their daily journals for you to read and sometimes hear.

Museum of Advertising Icons      J
This is a web version of an actual toy museum housing over 650 items -- all those adorable promotional toys you loved!

Artslink      A    V
This site has exhibitions, on-line art projects, arts news, arts talk, and a huge list of links to online galleries and other art sites. Would make a good starting point for art enthusiasts!

American Cancer Society      A    V
It sounds boring, but this really is a cool page, with Smoke Scream, Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer information, programs and events, and school programs. Also some cool Shockwave clips.

The Internet Television Network      A    V
The first internet news service to offer full-motion video new reports!

Travelocity      G    V
Looks like a great place to check out for travel info, including last-minute deals, discount newsletter, reservations, etc. Has Shockwave clips.

Volcanoes Online      F    G    S
This site is all about volcanoes (obviously), but has some very unusual features. Besides the typical scientific information, volcano database, pictures and links, it has games, comics, and information about using the site as a teaching tool. Very cool site for such a "hot" topic!

Macromedia - shockwave      G    V
If you like animation, you should try the shockwave plug-in and find lots of shocked sites. Download the plugin from this page, and check out their shocked site of the day plus lists of thousands of shocked sites.

USA Today Web Traveller      G
The web part of USA Today's online magazine. Hot sites and other web articles, resources, etc. A great daily spot.

The Visible Human Project      V
Learn how they sliced up a human body into over 1800 sections and photographed each section to make a detailed computer model of anatomy. You can see a few photos (talk about a head shot!), and a couple video tours if you have an MPEG player program.

StarChild      G    V
...A Learning Center for Young Astronomers. This NASA site is specifically designed for children. It has games, movies, maps, and lots of fun facts that you can amaze your friends with.

Art Comics      G    V
You'll find a bunch of different and strange comic strips here -- no promises about them being funny, but you may find something you like. Also a lot of animations and some shockwave.

Cyberteens      G    A    V
A great teen hang-out! You can read a serial novel, play games/puzzles, hear music, see artwork, and more -- or submit your own articles/music/artwork/etc. for the site. Also shockwave games, a chat forum, and their own e-zine "Zeen".

SKY online      J    G    S    A
"Your Astronomy Source on the Web" -- this online companion to Sky magazine has everything you would ever want to know about astronomy, whether you're a casual skyatcher, beginning hobbyist, or professional astronomer. Find out all about the Hale-Bopp comet, the Russian space station, clubs and star parties, and much more. Be sure to check out their "What's Up in the Sky?" page for current events.

Frogland      F    J    G    S
Fun with frogs! Pictures, morphing, and even jumping Java frogs will keep you entertained for awhile. There's also educational stuff like weird froggy-facts, how to care for your frog, and more.

Volcano World      F    V
Learn all about volcanoes and where to find them. Current information about what's erupting now, world maps, space shuttle hot-spot imaging, and more. Also watch movie clips, or see what Geologists think about the movie Dante's Peak. Lots of kids' activities too.

D.J. Quad's Ultimate HTML Site      J    G    X
Your one-stop Web site publishing guide. From beginner to advanced, you can find something useful here. Tutorials on topics like tables and style sheets, editors you can download, and answers to questions of all levels. Naturally, you can find examples of cool web tricks here, too.

CNET Radio      A
CNET Radio offers groundbreaking daily original audio "Webcasts" produced exclusively for the Web, covering news and trends of computing and the Internet. Formerly pre-recorded, CNET Radio's move to a live format - three webcasts daily, at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm Pacific Time - makes CNET Radio the premiere audio source for technology news online.

Crayola      G    V
Online fun with crayons! Learn how they're made, how to get their stains out, what's new and more. Also take a Crayola trivia quiz, or if you have Shockwave you can make your own "Jazzy" jewelry.

Star Wars Trilogy      G
This is Lucasfilm's Official Star Wars Trilogy Website. In the weeks and months ahead, this will be the place to come to get all the most current and accurate news about the Star Wars universe. You'll also get an inside look at the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition and the making of the Star Wars prequels.

Earth & Sky      A
This is the Web-version of a daily science radio series. Listen to RealAudio clips or read scripts of show topics about lots of science topics, including astronomy, geology, Earth's natural history, alien life, and more.

The Yuckiest Site on the Internet      A    V
Visit their Worm World and Cockroach World to learn all about these yucky creatures. Educational information, pictures, audio, and videos, plus a selection of other good sites.

Worlds, Inc.      VR
Home of AlphaWorld, a customizable virtual world of your own. If you want to explore the virtual worlds experience, you can do it here for free.

New & Kewl      F    J
This site focuses on New & Kewl technologies -- gadgets, services, and other stuff that is on the leading edge. While not terribly graphics-intense, the site promises to use whatever new and kewl web technology it can. The site also has a continuing "detective series" featuring the kewl stuff.

Poltergeist: The Legacy      F    J    A    V
This is the official web site of the new TV series by that name. You can find images, episode information, production notes, Quicktime movies, and airtimes here.

Hot Links to Virtual Worlds      VR
This should be your VRML starting point. Find out all about VRML -- what's new, who's interested, how to do it and how to view it -- and of course lots of links to VRML sites you can try yourself!

Foreign Languages for Travelers      J    A
Whether you're getting ready to travel abroad, or just want to start learning another language, this site can be your free online tutor! Select the language you speak now and the language you want to learn, and the lesson begins. Phrases are grouped by category, so you can learn the parts you want. Some parts even have spoken words. In addition, you have access to searchable translation dictionaries, travel information, and a message board.

F.A.O. Schwarz      G    A
Avoid the crowds and shop online! This online storefront for the world's most famous toy store is so much fun you'll forget you're shopping. See close-ups of featured toys, hear the "Welcome to our World" song, and more. If you have Shockwave you can even see animations such as a twirling Barbie.

Gamer's Zone      G
Do you like games? This site has some great online games, some of which have prizes you can win. Also, check out the Gamer's "Site of the Day", with a whole year's worth of game sites listed (365!) . Also features live chat, downloads, and reviews.

Newton's Apple
Companion site to the TV show, this is a fantastic site for kids and adults alike. Has material from the show's past 5 seasons, with lesson plans, Science Try-Its, Animals, and Street Smart.

c|net online
One of the largest E-zines on the web -- product reviews, online news, shareware, contests, and more. If you're interested in computers or the internet, pay them a visit!

Whitney Museum of American Art
This museum site has some of the best art in America, well-presented on the web site.

The Ten Best of the Nine Planets
Take a pictorial tour the solar system -- great pictures. 60 pages available, or take a short tour. Photos and facts for planets and some moons. Also links to related astronomy sites, organized by planet.

Tightwad Twins      J    G
The Tightwad Twins are the cheapest women you'll ever meet.They have hundreds of tips on how not to spend money -- when you've got all the free stuff you can handle, go here to find out how to make the most of it! I've seen them on television and they're really cool. This web site is new, but will no doubt grow quickly. They already have links to pretty much all of the free stuff & contest sites, plus lots of "frugal" sites I never knew about.

KidsCom      G    S
An educational and entertaining electronic playground for kids 4-15. You'll find games, crafts, adventure stories, tech tips, "keypals", and more stuff to do.

The X-Files
Everything you need to know about the great X-Files TV series, including upcoming episodes, stuff for sale, and a fan forum.

Scientific American
Online home of the magazine, with the same kind of great articles and photographs you get in print. Articles are also accompanied by link to related web sites, and of course back issues are available too.

Novagraphics Space Art Gallery
Really cool space art limited edition prints. View them online, order, get screen savers, books, and more.

The Dilbert Zone
Dilbert cartoon of the day, archives, and Dilbert stuff to buy!

GameSpot      G
This is a GREAT place to go for information about computer games. Reviews, discounts, contests, tips, hardware information, downloads and more!

ESPNet
Obviously THE place to go for Sports information!

The Outer Limits      F
Have you been watching The Outer Limits TV show? This is the new one, not the old black and white one. It's cool! This is the official web site for them, with good graphics, episode information, showtimes, chat, and trivia games.

The Nobel Prize Internet Archive      F    G    S
This site has everything you ever wanted to know about Nobel prize winners (OK, probably more than that!) Get details on every past winner, plus background information on the Nobel Prize (like why there isn't a prize for mathematics).

Stuff (you oughta' know)      F    J    G
Things you oughta' know about the internet / web, and more!. This is a funny site! Tons of humorous answers to questions (even the questions are humorous), song lyrics (if the Beatles were programmers), and more.

Epicurious
The Taste of the Web -- for people who eat. Entertaining site about food and drink -- where to eat, how to eat, what to eat, and how to prepare it.

SportsLine USA
Another great sports site, possibly better than ESPNet. Get it all here, including chat & E-mail with sports superstars, odds from Vegas, and more. They also have ongoing contests -- if you're good at predicting scores, you could win $10,000!

You Don't Know Jack - the Netshow      G    V
Besides being a cool-looking site with a fun game, you can win lots of prizes here. Put your trivia knowledge to the test online! (You need to download their 'game engine' first, which requires Windows 95.)

HotWired!
Wired magazine's online companion -- definitely state of the art!

Internet Food Channel
Food information, games & contests, cooking, polls, nutrition information -- it's all here, with daily updates, and index and search engine.

MapQuest
Need to find the best route between 2 cities, or just want a detailed map of a town? Check it out!

The Bandwidth Conservation Society
Dedicated to unclogging the internet by encouraging better web page design, etc. Get GIF tips & tricks, Javascript samples, sleek backgrounds, and more.

Discovery Channel Online
From the cable TV channel... very attractive site, lots of information.