Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga makes an engaging day trip with river otters, penguins, sharks, and interactive exhibits from rivers to oceans.
Safari West in Sonoma, California makes an adventurous getaway with African wildlife safaris, luxury tent camping, and animal encounters.
Museum Hill in Santa Fe makes a cultural weekend with four museums, botanical gardens, and Native American and folk art.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix makes a stunning outing with 50,000 desert plants, seasonal wildflowers, art installations, and scenic trails.
Badlands National Park from Rapid City makes an easy day trip with dramatic rock formations, Wall Drug roadside attraction, and prairie wildlife.