Well MSN has come up with its Beta edition of Virtual Earth,Looks a tad similar to google maps though.
Well nothimg much to explore if you aint from USA because all you can see is areas in the USA.
But its in Beta stages still so they are confined to USA .
But that surely cant kill the exitement .

I gave it a try searched up some music shops, look at the screenshots i have put up.
Such services would surely help out tourists wanting to get to certain places but dont know how
they can use some of the landmarks like these shops etc to reach thier destination safely and surely.
So a internet connection and these services could help the tourists do some homework before leaving to thier destination.

The view after searching

Zoomed onto the Map

Visit:Msn Virtual Earth