Museum of Appalachia in East Tennessee makes a fascinating outing with 35 historic log cabins, authentic artifacts, and living history.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix makes a stunning outing with 50,000 desert plants, seasonal wildflowers, art installations, and scenic trails.
Charleston, South Carolina makes a charming weekend getaway with Rainbow Row, King Street shopping, Waterfront Park, and Southern cuisine.
Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee makes a fun outing with whiskey tours, tastings, and small-town Southern charm.
Badlands National Park from Rapid City makes an easy day trip with dramatic rock formations, Wall Drug roadside attraction, and prairie wildlife.