Only 3 ½ hours from San Francisco and 2 hours from Sacramento, Emerald Bay State Park preserves one of Lake Tahoe's loveliest and most photographed areas. The Bay was carved in granite by the movement of glaciers. It is only one and three miles wide and contains the only island in Lake Tahoe, … [Read more...]
A Guide to 12 Unique Roadside Attractions in Nevada
No road trip can be considered complete without a visit to at least one roadside attraction. Our list includes some of the most unique and fascinating Nevada roadside attractions you may never have the chance to see again, so it's worth stopping to check them out. We'll be updating the list with … [Read more...]
30 Road Trips From Sacramento – Weekend Getaways
Lodi Wine Country Thirty-six miles: If you're planning a Sacramento road trip and looking for a wine-themed destination, Lodi is the perfect choice. This charming town significantly contributes to California's wine industry, producing almost 20% of the state's grapes. Even if wine tasting isn't … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Burro Schmidt Tunnel Mojave Desert
Burro Schmidt was a determined fellow and spent 32 years of his life burrowing through the rock to create a shortcut to bring gold ore to the smelters near Mojave. Burro never found any gold ore, but he did finish his tunnel. Schmidt was entered into "Ripley's Believe It or Not" as the "human … [Read more...]
Locke Historic District Day Trip From Sacramento
Locke Historic District, earlier known as Lockeport, is a tiny town along the levee on Highway 160, just half a mile from Walnut Grove, California. How small is little? The population is about 75. Now, before you wonder what on earth could be worth visiting a town of this size, let the record stand … [Read more...]
10 Best Day Trips From Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles has a multitude of exciting activities to offer visitors. You can tour movie studios, explore museums, indulge in thrilling theme parks, stay active on hiking trails, or relax on beautiful beaches. Moreover, there are various places to visit in the surrounding area. If you're looking for … [Read more...]
Mount Charleston Las Vegas Day Trip
Towering 11,000 feet above the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and just 40 minutes from the clanking slot machines of the strip, Mount Charleston, formally named Charleston Peak, offers visitors an abundance of winter activities as well as a fantastic place to escape the Mojave Desert’s summer … [Read more...]
Palomar Mountain Observatory San Diego Day Trip
High above the bustling suburban sprawl of San Diego city life, Palomar Mountain Observatory is a welcome break to travelers trying to escape the hustle and bustle of other parks that are often overcrowded with visitors looking for a weekend retreat. Palomar Mountain State Park is a hidden … [Read more...]
Nevada City Day Trip California Gold Country
Nevada City, California, is a perfect destination to add a little history to your next road trip. With just over 3,000, the town has hardly grown in the past 100 years. This should not lead you to believe Nevada City is not worth a visit. Nevada City started during the gold rush and is rich in … [Read more...]
Visiting San Xavier del Bac Mission Sixty Years Later
San Xavier del Bac Mission, located just a short drive from Tucson in Arizona, was constructed between 1783 and 1797. The mission is built with traditional Spanish Colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture and is considered the finest in the United States. Visitors can marvel at the mission's … [Read more...]
Hollywood Museum: Explore 100 Years of Hollywood History
If you have an interest in Hollywood, then you should plan a visit to the Hollywood Museum. The museum showcases over 10,000 items from the last 100 years of Hollywood history. It's an excellent place for people of all ages, featuring unique props, vivid costumes, and old film equipment. The … [Read more...]
Integratron: A Far Out Day Trip To Landers California
Integratron is a hidden gem in the Yucca Valley desert of California. Although unremarkable from the outside, it offers an otherworldly experience that leaves visitors feeling spaced out. Integratron, the only all-wood, acoustically perfect sound chamber in the United States, was constructed by … [Read more...]
Desert Belle Cruises Day Trip to Saguaro Lake Arizona
Visitors and locals in Arizona can enjoy a scenic cruise aboard the Desert Belle that sails over the waters of Saguaro Lake. Located in Mesa, this fun day trip cruise is ideal if you’re visiting from Scottsdale or Phoenix and is just over an hour from Phoenix. Lasting for about ninety minutes, … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Tombstone AZ the Good the Bad and the Ugly
Tombstone, Arizona, is about an hour and a half drive from Tucson. It is a historic city that was founded in 1879 in Cochise County. Tombstone was once the hub of the largest silver mining district in Arizona. Nowadays, Tombstone is renowned as a tourist destination, providing visitors with a taste … [Read more...]
Day Trip To Bisbee Arizona A Walking Tour What To See
Bisbee, Arizona, is a beautiful place to spend a day. Unlike most historic mining towns, Bisbee was built with stone and bricks, making it look more like an Eastern city than a Wild West town. Many of the town's buildings date back to the early 1900s. A visit to Bisbee, Arizona, is like stepping … [Read more...]
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