Like most other tourist destinations, the Winchester Mystery House is closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, they had an exciting story in the newsletter they sent out today. At least, it was exciting to me. A way to take a virtual tour of the house. Even better? Other than your time, it won’t cost a thing! It’s free!
The Winchester Mystery House closed earlier this month out of an abundance of caution due to coronavirus concerns. That meant cancelling its popular Friday the 13th Flashlight tour.
They originally stated they’d be closed until April 1. The newest information on the Closure Notice section of their site has bumped the date back a week to April 7.
With all this social distancing we’re being asked to do, and with so many museums, sporting events, movie theaters, concerts, etc cancelled or closed, it’s hard to find things to do to entertain ourselves. There’s only so much Netflix we can watch, right? (Which I never thought I’d hear myself say. I pretty much figure if binge-watching was a sport, I’d be a champ!)
And then there’s the issues of itchy feet. What’s those of us who are used to exploring to do now that we can’t? (Except ride it out as patiently as we can…)
Winchester Mystery House clearly feels our pain.
The Online Tour
That’s why they’ve made a virtual tour of the house available for us to enjoy for free during these uncertain times we find ourselves living in.
To check it out, all you have to do is go to their site. You’ll find the Online Tour under the Tours tab.
It’s a video tour that gives you the history of the house and the woman who built it, as well as a tour through its rooms and odd features, like the Staircase to the Ceiling or the door that opens to a wall.
It lasts a little over 40 minutes and is at least one way to get a glimpse inside until it can reopen.
Which is fun, right? It’s been years since I’ve been there. I’d like to go back someday, but until I can, I’m really glad they made this available.
Be Like Sara
Speaking of social distancing, they shared something else fun.
Yes. Be like Sarah. Maybe not as eccentric, but hope you’re keeping busy and finding ways to have some fun during these COVID-19 times. Because you don’t want to end up like Jack…
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How are you coping with social distancing? Have you found any other cool online tours?
Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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