 | Now that some summer activities are starting up again, just knowing what's out there and what to expect — How do drive-in concerts work? Is social distancing possible on a hot air balloon? What exactly is a walking date? — can put your mind at ease.
Whether you're ready to go out again or just curious about what to expect once you do, here's a look at how outdoor events are adapting to this summer like no other. | | | | A New Spin on the Drive-In | | No longer just for necking teens in the 1950s, drive-ins have been reimagined this summer as a fun, safe way to enjoy concerts, comics and other live shows outside. For many drive-in events, you'll flash an e-ticket on your phone through your closed car window before being guided to your designated parking spot. There, you and your carload of guests (typically a maximum of four) will either stay parked inside your ride and tune in to the show's live audio through the radio or, like at this summer's popular Yarmouth Drive-In concert and comedy series in Cape Cod, MA, you'll be able to get out of your car and party — safely — in the open parking space next to your spot. | | Explore More | | | | Fun on the Move | | Been feeling cooped up these past few months? Good news for fellow quarantine-sardines: There's plenty of ways to stay active while exploring your city right now — from walking and biking tours to citywide scavenger hunts. In California, families and "quaranteams" can hop in the car for a self-driving tour of Palm Springs' enormous windmills, and in New York a new singles sunset stroll along Battery Park offers a socially-distanced twist on the humble singles mixer. Note that if you sign up for a hiking, biking or walking tour, you may have to answer a few basic health questions before you hit the road, and you'll be asked to stay at least six feet apart from your fellow travelers throughout the day. Many tour companies have also moved their entire check-in process online this year, which means fewer surfaces to touch and fewer people to interact with. | | Explore More | | | | Lions and Tigers and You, Oh My! | | From fresh air and flowers to live animal encounters, zoos and botanical gardens offer a fun way to see and learn something "IRL"e;... as the kids used to say in, like, 2010. While major zoos such as The Bronx Zoo and Central Park Zoo have now reopened, many indoor areas, interactive exhibits and high-touch outdoor areas like children's playgrounds may be closed, so it's good to check the park's website before you go. Many zoos and botanical gardens are also using timed-entry tickets in order to stagger attendance, and some have added one-way routes in high-traffic areas to keep face-to-face contact at a minimum. | | Explore More | | | | See Your City From a New Angle | | With most travel on pause right now, why not keep it close to home and get a new perspective on your city? A day sail — like this two-hour sail along Boston Harbor or this NYC yacht tour with dining, dancing and incredible views — is a summer classic for a reason, getting you closer to nature and keeping you an ocean's length away from your troubles for the afternoon. Once aboard, your group will be asked to sit together for the duration of the tour, and you may notice that the maximum number of passengers has been limited to allow for additional distancing. If you're feeling extra adventurous, you could hop aboard a whale-watching cruise like this one in SoCal's Newport Beach or take to the skies on a hot air balloon ride, like this morning flight over Temecula County, CA. Hot tip for hot air ballooners: Since it's generally not possible for balloon operators to maintain a six-foot distance from guests (due to the size of the basket as well as weight and balance requirements), you may be in close contact for much of your trip, so plan accordingly. | | Explore More | | | | | | |
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