Written by Sylvia Longmire, Spin The Globe
With spring coming, the Covid vaccine program well on its way, many of us will be able to safely start traveling some very soon. My friend from Spin the Globe, posted this great article in the past, updated it last year. These wonderful suggestions are still good today.
Are you one of the millions of Americans getting nervous about travel right now? That’s totally understandable. We’re dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the flu, and all sorts of other nasty winter bugs. However, if you’re like me, you’re finding it hard to stay indoors for long periods of time, and you’re getting bored staring at your walls! Fortunately, staying local and looking to the great outdoors can be a great solution for sneaking in some travel while avoiding crowds and getting sick. Here are some ideas for wheelchair accessible places you can visit to see and experience cool things while avoiding crowds and illness.
1. Botanical gardens. Spring is almost here, which means that botanical Gardens will soon be in full bloom! Many major cities have them, and in the United States they’re required to be wheelchair accessible if they receive any sort of public funding.
Smaller or less popular botanical gardens don’t get crowded, and because they’re outdoors, you’re much less likely to come into close contact with other visitors. Some of my favorites include the United States Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida, and the Waimea Valley and Falls Arboretum in Honolulu. To avoid even more visitors, go during the week right when they open. To read more, CLICK HERE