Known as the world's largest working sundial, the Sundial Bridge is a favorite among locals and tourists visiting Northern California. This unique pedestrian bridge crosses the Sacramento River, connecting the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

The glass bottom bridge provides spectacular views at night, and its environmentally friendly; the bridge is suspended above the water so as not to disturb the salmon running upstream.

For More Fun: Sundial Bridge also serves as the gateway to miles of walking and biking trails along the Sacramento River. And the best part; there are no fees for any of it!

Wander the streets of Virginia City and Nevada City, peering through the windows into history, when vigilantes and miners converged in the late 1890s in the quest for gold and silver. Today, Virginia City boasts over 100 historic buildings, many containing original merchandise and furnishings to consider a time gone by.

Another ghostly town worth exploring is Granite, near the town of Philipsburg. The streets of this once bustling silver mining town, now interspersed throughout the forest, invites you to consider the hardships and successes that these hearty men and women endured.

For More Fun: Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy under Montana's blue sky and fresh air in a setting reminiscent of the 1800s era.

Wander among trees centuries old and discover a historic garden with a magnificent waterfall descending from Neve glacier. This wilderness setting features wide trails to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, so finally grandpa can share his love of nature with his grandchildren as they navigate this short hike together.

Located near Seattle, Ladder Creek Falls view is so enchanting that the Gardens won "Best Places To Kiss" and "Best Kept Secret Getaway" by the Cascade Loop Association and KING 5 television viewers.

For More Fun: Add the fully-escorted Diablo Dam Dinner boat tour to your visit! Cruise Diablo Lake for stunning views of glaciers and cascading waterfalls while enjoying an all you can eat buffet.

Every Thursday evening throughout the year for the past 30 years, Scottsdale's vibrant arts scene spills out into the streets for the country's longest-running al-fresco art walk hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association.

Best described as a large, easygoing open house through the gallery-rich streets of downtown, ArtWalk patrons wander in and out of galleries while savoring complimentary sips and nibbles and observing artist demonstrations. There's even free transportation on the City of Scottsdale trolleys, and themed, ArtWalks are also held throughout the year.

For More Fun: After the ArtWalk, enjoy a unique dining experience at one of downtown Scottsdale's hundreds of independently owned and operated restaurants.

The Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating light house on the West Coast.

Before its construction on the northernmost tip of the Monterey pennisula in 1855, the area was dangerous to sailors who mistakenly believed they'd reached Monterey Bay. The building, lenses and prisms used to keep sailors off the rocky coast are all original.

For More Fun: Make a day of it by renting bikes on Cannery Row and hitting the Recreation Trail to Pacific Grove, then circle back with a scenic 17-Mile Drive loop.

The Kit Carson Trail is a 2.5-mile path through Carson City's famous historic homes district, the largest in the West.

A painted blue line with inlaid bronze medallions along the sidewalk marks the route past more than 60 landmarks, including Victorian-style homes over 100 years old, museums and original churches. The Governor's Mansion; the home of Mark Twain's brother, where the famous author frequently stayed; the inventor of the Ferris Wheel's childhood home; and the site of John Wayne's last film are among the houses along the trail.

For More Fun: Tour the Capitol Building and see elk antler chair made for Teddy Roosevelt. The building was home to all three branches of government for more than 50 years.

Uncork the oenophile inside with a tasty trek along the burgeoning River Road, featuring a dozen award-winning wineries.

Paralleling the Salinas Valley, this verdant drive just off Highway 101 includes San Saba, Marilyn Remark, Richard Boyer Wines and Pessagno Winery, among others. This area is becoming the flagship region of Pinot Noir and other quality wines.

For More Fun: Check out the commercial cactus vineyard -- a wild landscape of growing green -- or hit the outback for a hike along the way.

The Oregon Trail was the main migration route and this area in particular is the best-preserved of the ruts that were caused by wagon trains that wore down the trail about two to six feet into a sandstone ridge during its heavy usage from 1841-1869.

Just a short drive away is Register Cliff, a sandstone cliff where hundreds of emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon trails inscribed their names during their trek across the plains. It is one of three prominent emigrant "recording areas" located within Wyoming.

For More Fun: Make plans to visit Independence Rock and Names Hill, the two other sites where emigrants recorded their names in Wyoming.

Cool off in the High Desert by taking a tour at Deschutes Brewery's brewing facility where it brews an impressive collection of award-winning beers. Started as a local brew pub in downtown Bend in 1988, the brewery now overlooks the wild and scenic Deschutes River.

Discover how Deschutes Brewery maintains its commitment to innovation and exceptional quality with flagship micro-brews such as award-winning Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter.

For More Fun: Tours are open to all ages, but lucky guests over 21 get to sample fresh brews on tap in their Tasting Room. Arrive a little early and take some brew on the tour with you!

Make two stops along the Montana Dinosaur Trail at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum and the Fort Peck Field Station of Paleontology, where both dinosaurs and dams are the focal point.

At the museum, meet Peck's Rex, the most complete Tyrannosaur Rex skeleton ever found, and over 50 dinosaur skeletons and fossils found in the area. A children's area includes hands-on dino dig pit and a build-your-own dinosaur display. At the nearby field station, watch paleontologists research, prepare, mold and cast fossil finds, including Peck's Rex.

For More Fun: After exploring the inside, go outside and explore the massive Fort Peck Lake, which has more coastline than California. The Fort Peck Dam itself is the 8th largest in the world!

Take a step back in time as your tour guide takes you through the magnificent halls, great rooms and grounds of The Ahwahnee -- known today as one of the nation's most recognized "Great Lodges of the West."

Learn the story behind the hotel's unique architecture and interior design, as well as insights on the people who influenced the building and how it carries out the National Park Service's mission.

For More Fun: Make your way to the Valley Visitor Center in Yosemite Village to explore the shops, the Yosemite Museum and the Indian Village. From there, you can take the shuttles to The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village, Happy Isles and Lower and North Pines campgrounds.

Located in Kenai Fjords National Park, the Exit Glacier area features day hikes of varying intensity, most notably the 8-mile Harding Icefield trail.

The trail is steep -- each mile gaining 1,000 feet in elevation -- but the end of the trail rewards hikers with outstanding views of the 700-square-mile Harding Icefield, the dominant feature of the park. Bring your camera so you can take plenty of pictures of everything from running forest streams to the snow-capped peaks that touch the clouds.

For More Fun: Boasting more national park land than the rest of the US combined, Alaska offers plenty of opportunities to explore for free. Make plans to visit Denali National Park and Preserve, home of North America's tallest mountain Mount McKinley, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska's most popular park.

Leave behind your cell phone, blackberry and iPod and escape into Idaho's backcountry. Plan a hike through The Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness Area, the largest contiguous wilderness region in the lower 48 states.

Hike up steep rugged mountains and through deep canyons following a network of trails totaling approximately 2,446 miles link the various airfields, rivers, trailheads, and perimeter access roads in the Wilderness. Be sure and enjoy the surrounding wildlife, including elk, mule and while-tailed deer, moose and even cougars and wolves.

For More Fun: Feeling adventurous? Try whitewater rafting down the Salmon River, also known as the River of No Return because its swift current makes upstream travel difficult.

Founded during World War I as a safe haven for European rose varieties endangered by wartime bombings, Portland's International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official public rose test garden in the United States.

Visitors will find nearly 7,000 rose bushes representing 557 varieties, including both brand-new hybrids and old-time heritage roses. Open year-round, this terraced garden overlooks downtown Portland and offers views of nearby Mount Hood.

For More Fun: Be sure and stop by the Rose Garden Store where every piece of merchandise must "look like a rose, smell like a rose, taste like a rose, have a rose on it, hold a rose in it, or be for or about growing roses."

Experience a piece of history at Albuquerque's original swimming hole! The refurbished Tingley Beach now features three fishing lakes, a model boating pond and a train station with gift shop and food service.

The free fishing area is open from sunrise to sunset year-round, but Tingely Beach is not just for fishing! Take time to explore the wildlife in this wetland ecosystem as well.

For More Fun: When you finish fishing, hop aboard the narrow gauge Thunderbird Express train to check out the Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque Aquarium and Rio Grande Botanic Garden.

Visit Utah's top tourist attraction where all activities are free including concerts, garden tours, films and museum exhibits.

The Salt Lake Temple, the worldwide icon for the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, is the cornerstone of three blocks of nearly 20 free attractions. Enjoy daily organ recitals in the Tabernacle, and see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearse on Thursday evenings or attend the Sunday morning broadcast.

For More Fun: Don't forget to visit Nauvoo Cafe for food, gifts and a great view of Main Street and Temple Square.

Hawai'i Island is all about volcanoes. You can view the current activity from Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, southeast of Hilo in the area known as Kalapana.

From the lava viewing area, join thousands of visitors to witness the mesmerizing movement of lava as it makes its way down-slope from Kilauea volcano to the sea. Hiking distance to the viewing area can fluctuate so come prepared with water, sturdy shoes and flashlights.

For More Fun: Enjoy the warm sand and sparkling water of The Big Island's many beach parks.

The only rainforest zoo in the United States, this 12-acre zoo is located on the outskirts of Hilo on Mamaki Street. Be there just in time to see Namasté, its white Bengal tiger, fed daily at 3:30, and there's a children's petting zoo on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30.

The zoo is also known for its beautiful botanical gardens, which have more than 100 varieties of palm trees and other plants including clumping bamboos, and orchids.

For More Fun: Visit the gift shop to buy a unique gift to support a unique zoo!

The largest specialty tea company in America offers free tours, seven days a week, showing the fascinating process of assembling tea.

The tour begins with a short film shown in an Art Gallery featuring the original paintings that were used as illustrations for Celestial Seasonings? colorful and whimsical boxes. Along the way, visitors can see, taste and smell the many flavors and spices that make Celestial Seasonings so special.

For More Fun: After your tour, visit the gift shop which features a selection of all-natural food, gourmet treats, natural skin care products and all Celestial Seasonings teas at a discount.

Hike through the Garden of the Gods, a 480 acre park known for its 20 stunning sandstone rock formations, sculpted through time by erosion over 320 million years. The park has eight miles of trails, both paved and unpaved.

Perkins Central Garden Trail is the easiest and most accessible trail for all. Usable by wheelchairs and strollers, the 1.5 mile trail is perfect for families. For a more challenging trail, try the three-mile Chambers/Bretag/Palmer Trail, which almost circles the entire park.

For More Fun: The nearby historic town of Manitou Springs features several fountains offering natural mineral water, direct from the mineral springs throughout the area. The springs taste very much like mineral water with hints of carbonation.