Encouraging stay at home holiday planning, Washington, DC is inspiring travellers planning a future trip to the USA with a virtual vacation in the nation’s capital.
Virtually transport to Washington, DC neighbourhood hot spots, awe-inspiring museums, and world-famous landmarks for 360-degree virtual tours.
Experience what it’s like to step foot inside the majestic Lincoln Memorial, walk through bustling Union Market or visit a free Smithsonian Institute museum.
Sound like fun? Well, you don’t have to exert yourself to experience this trip! Just make yourself a cuppa and open your laptop!
Explore the hot spots from your couch
Smithsonian Castle with Cherry Blossoms. Courtesy of washington.org
The city is also sharing popular tourist attractions that may be missed amid COVID-19 travel restrictions, introducing the first-ever cherry blossom #BloomCam, showcasing the cherry trees surrounding Tidal Basin, as they hit peak bloom.
The new #BloomCam, donated by EarthCam changes views approximately every five minutes and is best visible during daylight hours in Washington, DC requiring early morning viewing in Australia.
Library of Congress. Courtesy of washington.org
If you’re more into historical exploration, why not log on and check out the Smithsonian Institute Museums; including the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of History featured in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
Fancy more of a cinematic experience? Grab some snacks, because a virtual vacation to Washington, DC is also extended to 20+ films and TV shows featuring iconic landmarks throughout the city as further planning inspiration.
Take in the iconic memorials with Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier featuring the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and Theodore Rosevelt Island. There are so many movies featuring Washington, DC that a virtual vacation movie marathon will keep armchair travellers occupied for hours.
All 360-degree videos are best viewed through phone YouTube Apps, and can also be viewed from the YouTube playlist on the @washingtondc channel.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Destination DC is committed to the safety of visitors and locals. As the world grapples with this crisis and people are encouraged to stay home, Destination DC has a dedicated COVID-19 site page providing up-to-date travel advice to assist travellers in understanding the current situation within the city. The site even includes a DC edition of Social Distancing Bingo.
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