Google Earth

http://earth.google.com/

Google Earth - Explore, Search and Discover

Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world?s geographic information at your fingertips.

•   Fly from space to your neighborhood. Type in an address and zoom right in.
•   Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions.
•   Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings.
•   Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations.

"For anyone who has ever dreamed of flying..." - NY Times

The idea is simple. It?s a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore. Satellite images and local facts zoom into view. Tap into Google search to show local points of interest and facts. Zoom to a specific address to check out an apartment or hotel. View driving directions and even fly along your route.