Philadelphia's Magic Gardens makes a memorable day trip with mosaic art tunnels, grottos, and galleries on South Street.
Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott makes a fun road trip stop with a free trucking museum, vintage vehicles, and dining options off Interstate 80.
Alien Research Center near Area 51 makes a quirky Nevada road trip stop with alien gifts and a giant two-story metallic statue photo op.
Twisp, Washington makes a creative weekend getaway with artist studios, galleries, TwispWorks campus, and mountain views near North Cascades.
National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. makes an inspiring visit with five centuries of female artists' work near the White House.