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.
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
This Smithsonian attraction includes two museums, one on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and the other, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in nearby Chantilly, Virginia. A wealth of resources for teachers on topics such as engineering, flight, and planetary, physical and life sciences are available, as are virtual tours.
For more information, email the Smithsonian’s Holly Williamson.
Experience Columbus
Experience Columbus has put together information on virtual and web-based local experiences that showcase top attractions, and the thriving arts and music scenes in Ohio’s capital city.
For more information, email Experience Columbus’ Roger Dudley.
The Biltmore
This video gives a brief overview of one of the most historical attractions in North America, Biltmore Estate, which is located in the mountains of western North Carolina.
For more information, email the Biltmore’s Leslie Brewer.
The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
This attraction, located on the West Texas A&M campus, is Texas’ largest history museum. It has an online resource hub that includes the Adventures in Education Guide, details on educational programs, lesson plans, and other materials.
For more information, email the museum’s Stephanie Price.
Explore Minnesota
From checking out the state’s natural beauty to exploring a historical mansion in Duluth and a spring flower show in Saint Paul, there are a range of options and virtual tours awaiting viewers. The Explore Minnesota page also includes animal cams, cooking demonstrations, and a playlist featuring local artists.
For more information, email Explore Minnesota’s Millie Phillipp.
To see virtual tours from other destinations and attractions, click here.
Top photo: The Vanderbilt mansion at the Biltmore
Photo by biltmore.com
