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.
S.D. Meadows Folk Art Gallery in Palestine, Illinois makes a quirky stop with whimsical sculptures made from repurposed kitchen items.
Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Illinois make an architectural weekend with guided tours of historic homes in Oak Park, Springfield, and Rockford.