We’re all coping with sheltering-in-place, and at this point, you may be getting more than a little stir crazy.

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Like many folks in the Lexington and Winchester area, you’ve probably been watching popular shows on Netflix or playing the latest video games to help pass the time. That’s all well and good, but if you’re ready to go beyond binge-watching and playing video games, the team at Gates Honda has a few suggestions for some fun things to do at home that you may not have tried yet.

Watch/Listen to a Concert

Pop, rock, hip-hop, classical, opera…whatever your taste in music may be, complete concerts are becoming more readily available online. Check out YouTube or find a live streaming concert by one of your favorite artists on Instagram. The Metropolitan Opera has even launched Nightly Met Opera Streams!

Read Books for Free Online

There are hundreds of free eBooks that you can download to your computer, tablet, or phone. Search for titles that adults or children will enjoy on Project Gutenberg or Authorama.

Start Exercising

It is more important than ever to keep exercising during the lockdown, and there are many virtual exercise programs available. PureWow has compiled a useful list of free YouTube fitness channels.

Enjoy a Virtual Museum Tour

Explore museums from around the world. Travel and Leisure has a list of 12 museums that offer virtual tours. In addition, Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2,000 museums and archives. They also offer a fun app that allows you to submit a selfie and find a famous piece of artwork that looks like you.

More Fun Things to Do at Home When You’re Bored

• Take a virtual field trip to a zoo or an aquarium.
• Keep the kids occupied with fun crafts.
• Try some coloring puzzles for adults.
• Break out a deck of cards, and learn to play new games.

Your Friends at Gates Honda are Here to Help

We’ll get through this, but in the meantime making sure that you reduce stress and avoid cabin fever is something everyone in the Berea area can do for themselves. At Gates Honda, we are committed to the health and safety of our customers during these unprecedented times, and we will continue to do so even after we receive the “all-clear.” Check out our Richmond guide to finding local restaurants, many of which are now providing take-out and delivery! If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us.