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Contents

  • Essentials
    • Introduction
      • How to Use this Guide
    • New Simology
      • Create a Sim
      • Performance Careers
      • Genies
      • SimPort
      • Player Profile and Wall
      • New Wishes
      • New Moodlets
      • New Socials
      • New Opportunities
      • New Lifetime Rewards
    • New Venues & Real Estate
      • New Venues
      • Real Estate Investments
    • Tour of Starlight Shores
      • Introduction
      • Places of Employment
      • Starlight Shores
      • Shopping, Commerce & Venues
      • Community Spots
      • Parks & Fishing Spots
      • Houses, Households and Lots
      • Collectibles
    • Careers
      • Living on a Lighted Stage
      • Singer
      • Magician
      • Acrobat
      • DJ
    • New Objects
      • Stage Objects
      • New Object Spotlight
      • Object Catalog

The Sims 3 Showtime Guide › Essentials › Tour of Starlight Shores

Starlight Shores

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City Government Complex

Address: 100 Old Town Road

Description: The Seat of Power: home to City Hall, Law Enforcement, and the Military.

City Hall Interactions:

  • Join Political Career
  • Attend Charisma Class (§400)
  • Tour City Hall

Police Station Interactions:

  • Join Law Enforcement Career

Military Interactions:

  • Join Military Career
  • Attend Handiness Class (§400)
  • Tour Command Center

The City Government Complex combines all functions of government into one convenient location. Whoever thought government could be so efficient? City Hall offers Sims the chance to try their hand at the Political career.

But Sims who have set their sights on political office will need to boost their Charisma skill. Fortunately, City Hall offers a Charisma class too, giving all Sims a leg-up in social interactions by building the Charisma skill.

Free tours of City Hall are also available, offering a great way to spend a day off. Sims interested in the Law Enforcement career can join the local force at the Police Station.

With the exception of criminals locked in jail, there isn’t much else for Sims to do at the Police Station. Rounding out the City Government Complex is the Military wing. Here Sims can join the Military Career in an attempt to rise up the ranks.

The Military wing is also open to civilian Sims eager to take a tour of the Command Center or improve their Handiness skill.

If home repairs continue to be a challenge, consider attending a Handiness class to make quick work of those leaky faucets and clogged toilets.

Tip

Attending classes can be a costly (but quick) way to improve your skills. Check the paper every day to find discounted classes.

C-Ment Shoe Factory

Address: 74 Los Sueños Strip

Description: This is an upstanding shoe factory. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Interactions:

  • Join Criminal Career

Got a problem with authority? Want to pursue a less-than-honest line of work? Then perhaps the Criminal career is right up your alley. This conspicuous shoe factory on the outskirts of town is a front for Starlight Shores’ criminal element.

The only reason to go here is if you wish to join the Criminal career. There are no classes or tours, so don’t ask.

While the factory is off-limits to most Sims, those in the Law Enforcement career may end up poking around the facility to see if they can turn up any incriminating evidence.

While criminals always have to be on the lookout for the law, they don’t have to worry about other criminals breaking into their homes. Whoever said there’s no honor among thieves?

Flying V’s Coffeehouse

Address: 39 Los Sueños Strip

Description: Pop into this retro hotspot for a bite to eat and maybe some entertainment.

Interactions:

  • Join Culinary Career
  • Attend Cooking Class (§400)
  • Eat Here (prices vary)
  • Get Drinks (prices vary)
  • Watch Show

This 24-hour eatery is a popular hangout for Starlight Shores’ night owls. Come here after a show to grab a quick meal or some drinks.

As with the Broad Street Business Tower & Grill, Sim’s can also join the Culinary career here as well as attend a cooking class.

But this late night hotspot is best known for its outdoor stage, a popular venue for up-and-coming acts. Sims in the new performance careers can book gigs here starting at Level 3.

Following performances, the outdoor patio is the perfect setting for socializing and other relaxing activities. So even if you don’t feel like talking, take a seat, crack open a book (or laptop), and enjoy the fresh night air.

Hoi Polloi Event Center

Address: 32 Los Sueños Strip

Description: The city’s Concert Hall, where the stars come out to shine!

Interactions:

  • Join Music Career
  • Attend Guitar Class (§400)
  • Attend Movie (§40)
  • Tour Theater

Do you love playing the guitar? Perhaps you’re interested in becoming a musician? Either way, the Hoi Polloi Event Center has plenty to offer.

This performing arts center serves many purposes, including that of a Big Show venue for Sims in the performance careers.

Performers will need to pay their dues at smaller venues before they can take the stage, advancing to career Level 8 or higher. But Hoi Polloi is much more than a big stage.

Sims in the Music career report here for work every day. Guitar classes are offered here, and the event center also doubles as a movie theater.

Movies are shown every day starting at 5 PM, making it a great place to start a date in the evenings. If you’re low on money, consider taking a free tour of the facility.

Holy Cow Memorial Hospital

Address: 104 Old Town Road

Description: Doctors and researchers working together for a healthier, happier you.

Hospital Interactions:

  • Join Medical Career

Science Lab Interactions:

  • Join Science Career
  • Attend Gardening Class (§400)
  • Attend Logic Class (§400)
  • Tour Science Lab
  • Donate Insects to Science

The Holy Cow Memorial Hospital is a medical facility with an integrated science lab. Starlight Shores’ brightest minds gather here to advance research in the fields of science and medicine.

Prospective doctors and surgeons can join the Medical career at the hospital. The hospital staff is way too busy healing patients to offer tours or classes.

However, the adjoining science lab offers plenty of activities to Sims off the street. In addition to joining the Science career, Sims can also take tours, attend classes, and donate insects at the science lab.

Sims can take Gardening or Logic classes here also. Building the Logic skill is essential to Sims in both the Medical and Science careers, so consider attending a class on a day off.

The science lab is also more than happy to receive any insects you’ve found while exploring. Who knows, your donation may lead to a major scientific breakthrough!

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