Google map feature

I am sure that this is not news to most of you. But it was to me. I just discovered the "street view" feature on Google Maps. I cannot get that view of my house, but major Metro area seem to have it covered. Even Main St. in Ellicott City, MD has a street view feature. Type in the address and then click on the "pin point" for that address and then if the street view feature is enabled, then the "Street View" option will appear. It can be used to "walk" a route (click the arrows) or to look around (use the joystick feature).