Virtual tours to enjoy from home: Vol. 6

By Pat Henderson
May 26, 2020

The National Tour Association has compiled an extensive list of virtual tours and educational resources for travel planners. You can see what’s happening in popular cities, states, and provinces—and at top attractions—by checking out their digital resources.


Arizona Science Center in Phoenix (Photo by visitphoenix.com)

Visit Phoenix

Visit Phoenix is bringing you the best digital and virtual experiences—from museums and art galleries to musical performances and online events—across the metropolitan area that surrounds Arizona’s capital city.

For more information, email Visit Phoenix’s George Herrera.


Airplane exhibit at The Henry Ford attraction near Detroit, Michigan.

The Henry Ford

Staffers at the attraction near Detroit have compiled a number of educational resources. Experts present daily lessons, activities and content built around The Henry Ford’s collection themes of: Mobility, Design & Making, Social Transformation, Agriculture & the Environment, Communications & Information Technology, and Power & Energy.

For more information, email The Henry Ford’s Vickie Evans.


Dog sledding experience near Fairbanks, Alaska

Explore Fairbanks

Explore Fairbanks has developed a group of 360° virtual tours highlighting some of the Alaska city’s signature experiences. Three of the tours posted to date are Explore the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights, Experience the Thrill of Dog Mushing, and Float Down the Chena River.

For more information, email Explore Fairbanks’ Scott McCrea.


The Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C.

Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens

You can continue to enjoy this Washington, D.C., attraction through its digital offerings, which range from tours of the mansion’s collections and gardening workshops to an immersive mobile app and daily social media content.

For more information, email Hillwood’s Joey Hreha.


Polar bear viewing in Churchill, Manitoba

Travel Manitoba

You can explore Manitoba from home through this content hub that features a collection of inspirational experiences that offer a look at the many different sides of this vast, fascinating Canadian province.

For more information, email Travel Manitoba’s Michel Lariviere.


To see virtual tours from other destinations and attractions, click here.


Top photo: Northern lights viewing is a popular seasonal option in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Photo by Amy Johnson Photography

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