How to do Spring Break from Home

For families with kids, couples, and individuals alike, West Michigan, Grand Rapids, and Greater Lansing are full of easy ways to enjoy a week or more off by enjoying many of the area’s beautiful natural resources.

There is no shortage of fishing, hiking, and biking opportunities in West Michigan, many of which can be found by visiting the official tourist office websites for the town or area you want to see.

You can find each of the big three listed below –

If you want to get out of the house, take a walking tour of downtown Holland with your dog in tow and watch as nature comes back to life.

If you’re not up for walking or would rather see the sights from the comfort or your car, take a drive around the city and check out the architecture, statues, nature, and all of the little details you probably pass each day.

Many attractions both indoor and out are offering “virtual vacations” or video walk-throughs to make their resources available for public viewing. You can find lists like this one to customize your own personal virtual adventure during the Spring Break Staycation.

If your plans are more focused on staying cozy at home, you can still “travel the world” and make this Spring Break one to remember by virtually visiting some of the most beautiful destinations and attractions across the globe.

Many of the biggest museums and art galleries can be explored right from your living room by taking a tour online. Some even provide guided walkthroughs for their virtual visitors with educational opportunities too.

Here are a few dreamy virtual destinations –

A simple search for “virtual museum tour” online will return a list big enough to keep almost anyone occupied for months.

For an even more memorable experience, stream your virtual tours from the Internet right to your biggest TV. Most of today’s smart TV’s have the ability to become an extension of your laptop or tablet, but if you don’t have that option, you can gain the ability by adding an Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, or Roku.

Devices like the Roku even have channels available for incredible destinations like Yellowstone or Yosemite National Parks. With the addition of these channels, viewers can virtually visit the most stunning scenic hotspots right from their living room.

For a more kid-focused Spring Break, it’s a great time to explore new adventures in hobbies, crafts, and even cooking with your children. There is no shortage of information available online to find easy – or challenging if you prefer – arts and crafts adventures that can be completed without leaving home.

Here are just a few –

40 Fun Games and Crafts You can Do with Your Kids

Good Housekeeping’s list of 50 Fun Activities You can do with your Kids

While you are home with your family, it’s a great time to teach some simple skills while making them fun, and of course – delicious. By creating some simple meals with your children, you can teach them to enjoy the process and to really love the end result.

Here are some great resources –

Whether you want to keep your family occupied with indoor activities or outside adventures this Spring Break, a few minutes online will reward you with an endless supply of great ideas, distractions, and educational opportunities.

Visit your local resources online or spend a day hiking through one of your nearby state parks. Visit incredible natural wonders and man-made masterpieces online. No matter how you spend your time, this year’s Spring Break can still be memorable and fun.