Old Town

Old Town was introduced in The Sims unleashed and means the neighbourhood screen has been vastly expanded. There are now shops, pet stores and gardening centres scattered around SimCity. There are many new lots, which will be explained below:

Custer's Market: Should your Sim ever feel like a spot of gardening, they should come to Custer's Market, where they can buy seeds and vegetables, or ask Gardener Bob for advice on tending to your garden.

McArthur Square: McArthur Square is a good place to get away from it all; your Sims can buy a cup of coffee and a pasty, listen to the strolling saxophone player and enjoy the fountains. There is also a large playground for children.

Lake Barrett: Lake Barrett offers some great social-building options, where your Sims can mingle with other Sims, play some pool and drink coffee. It is more frequented by adult Sims, meaning there is a higher chance your Sims could find romance here.

Pet Paradise: When you are ready to adopt a cat or a dog, head down to Pet Paradise, where you can chose a cat or dog of your choice. You can also buy other pets, such as birds, iguanas, fish and turtles. There is also a lot of pet-related merchandise on sale here, such as pet treats and collars. A pet trainer resides here as well, and if you pay them, can teach your pets tricks.

Old Town Quarter: This lot is a good place to visit if you want a mixture of everything; there is a pool hall, jazz players, food services, shops and a small pet store upstairs.

Gothic Quarter: Gothic Quarter appeals to the Goths, strangely enough. However, there are several things to do here - there are places to eat, a library, a shop, a gardening store, a palm reader, and perhaps undesirably, a large cemetery. If you pay the palm reader $20, she will read your palms. Some things she say will do nothing, but others can increase either your Sim's Motives or your Pet's Motives.

Sim Central Park: The Sim Central Park might not have a lot of things to offer, but it's a good area for your Sims to relax and your pets to explore. There is a large pool, a pet show (which your pets must be well-trained to win) and a few food stands.