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Below, you’ll find a few games that are inspired by famous tourist destinations and can be enjoyed for their representation of them.

Over the past year or so, traveling opportunities have unfortunately been limited and difficult. While we may not be able to easily make travel plans for the time being, we can still visit many world-famous travel destinations from the comfort of our own home. There are photographs, films, travel journals, and perhaps most engaging, online games. These not only transport us to famous locations but allow us to explore and interact in those famous spots, all while having an imaginative and competitive adventure.

Below, you’ll find a few games that are inspired by famous tourist destinations and can be enjoyed for their representation of them.

The big sky country of Montana influenced Far Cry 5
Due to its co-op model to play with a friend, Far Cry 5 has become one of the most popular online games today. The setting is the fictional Hope County, Montana which is based on the stunning landscapes of western Montana, with its dramatic mountains and pastoral valleys and rivers. The designers of the game drew inspiration, both physical and cultural, from the world-famous National Parks of Glacier and Yellowstone, which bookend the region's beauty. If you can't travel to Montana's Big Sky Country, take a trip to Far Cry 5. 

From the boardwalk to the board Game to the keyboard: The history of Monopoly
Did you know that the most famous board game of the 20th Century was actually based on the streets and places of a real American city? It is! Each time you play Monopoly, you take a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Las Vegas of the East Coast and still a thriving tourist spot, although not at the same stature it was when Monopoly was first released in 1936. 

An Atlantic City real estate developer used his own personal properties as the names representing the “expensive” properties of the game (such as Park Place) to boost his own wealth. If you can't make the trip to Atlantic City yourself, you can still play a fun game of Monopoly online, and to experience the thrill of real gambling you can place your bets at Dunder online casino.

Explore Angkor Wat, Cambodia with Lara Croft in Tomb Raider
The iconic Ta Prohm temple of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex is now largely known as the “Tomb Raider temple” as a recognition of its association with this classic video game and now online game series. In addition to southeast Asian settings, you can explore the City of Vilcabamba, Peru and other exotic spots in online versions of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider that used the exotic characteristics of these places as inspiration in their design.

Traverse Rome in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
In past Assassin's Creed games, it's been possible to make an around-the-world trip by stepping into its mesmerizing world. Assassin's Creed has received acclaim for its stunning visuals and vivid sense of place. Designers of the action-adventure game have been noted to consider exciting and exotic settings from the very first stages of development; a real dedication to the places that inspired it. Some of the most impressive tourist sites are ancient Memphis, Egypt, the medieval hilltop village of San Gimignano, Italy, and the stunning historic sites of Syria, where the series of Assassin's Creed first began. Perhaps no other online video game can provide as comprehensive a list of tourist and historic spots worldwide.

Assassin Creed: Brotherhood was directly inspired by Rome, Italy. Rome is a perfect example of the designers' commitment to the place. Rome was as historically accurate to the city's layout and character. Many fans of the game have flocked to Rome to compare the digital and realistic versions of the famous sites. If you can't stroll through this fascinating city, this is the next best thing! 

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