Turns out, virtually experiencing the world isn’t so bad, well at least not when you’re being forced to stay-at-home to protect the rest of humanity.
And there are now more virtual opportunities than ever to see what’s out there. Here’s a list of our favorites!
Enjoy Spring
🌷 See the Windy City in all its springtime glory. Speaking of Chicago, its penguins are taking field trips around the Shedd Aquarium and it’s the most adorable thing
🌸 Watch the D.C. cherry blossoms bloom and while you’re in our nation’s capital, why not take a virtual tour of the White House
Tour de Europe
🏰 Tour the Palace of Versailles, Buckingham Palace, or Edinburgh Castle from your couch (this is by far the fastest and cheapest way to see all three)
Viva la Mexico
🇲🇽 Pour yourself a margarita and teach the kids to make a piñata
Explore the great Downunder
🦒 Head to Melbourne to see what these giraffes are up to all-day
Mosey over to Thailand
🐘 And watch these adorable rescue elephants bathe and play all-day
Make it a museum day
🖼 Peruse the Guggenheim, the National Gallery of Art and the Van Gogh Museum all in one sitting
🎟 The Metropolitan Opera is streaming its most famed performances free to the public
Visit a national park
🏞 See what’s roaming in Yellowstone by going on a virtual tour or tuning in to its many webcams placed all over the park
🏞 Take a (virtual) hike through Carlsbad Caverns, the Kenai Fjords, and the Hawai’i Volcanoes
Experience the natural wonders of the world
✨ Livestream the northern lights, keeping in mind that Manitoba is an hour behind
Head to the happiest place on Earth
🎟 Go under the virtual sea at Magic Kingdom or ride a virtual runaway train through Hollywood Studios
Explore your backyard
🍊 And virtually visit Orlando’s theme parks, attractions, and dining and shopping hot spots
Blow bubbles in a stranger’s yard or watch a lion nap
📹 Watch these weird and wonderful live streams, from blowing bubbles in Florida to watching bears in Alaska
📹 Or visit explore.org to watch bald eagles, puppies, bobcats, elephants, lions — you name it — in their natural habitats
Pick up a new hobby:
Learn how to cook from all over the world
👨🍳 These celebrity chefs are sharing their favorite recipes and are determined to make a chef out of you yet. And once you’ve finished reading through those, start knocking out this list of virtual cooking classes.
Get (arts and) cultured
🎶 Sing along with the cast of Hamilton from Boston
🎭 Watch a number of free musicals and plays including “The Importance of Being Earnest”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, and Cirque du Soliel
Slow it down and read (or be read) a book
💤 Actor and beloved voice of Olaf, Josh Gad, is reading books to kids every night during the coronavirus
💤 Dolly Parton is reading bedtime stories in her new YouTube series, Goodnight with Dolly
📚 Or if it’s you who needs a new read, Audible is offering hundreds of titles completely free
Are we missing your favorite virtual activity? Send us an email, [email protected], subject line: Add this to your virtual list and we’ll add it to the mix.