What are visual landmarks?

Visual landmarks are things you can see that help you know where you are.

Imagine you're walking to school every day, and there's a big red fire station near your path. That fire station is like a visual landmark, it helps you know you’re getting close to school. It’s something you can see from far away, so even if you’re not sure where you are, that red building gives you a clue.

Think of visual landmarks as friendly guides on your journey. Just like how a friend might shout, “I see the park!” to let you know you’re almost there, visual landmarks help you find your way without needing someone to tell you every step.

If you're walking in a city and see a really tall clock tower, that’s another kind of visual landmark, it helps you remember where you are or figure out which direction to go next. They're like the stars for people who walk instead of sail across the sea!