The entire day in Yreka can easily cost less than $60, including gas, lunch, and museum fees. Porterville nestles at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering budget-friendly natural beauty.

The New Museum of Illusions, with more than 80 interactive exhibits, has opened its doors at Gateway in Salt Lake City.

A short, interactive slide is one of several attractions and exhibits, highlighted by the full-stack Space Shuttle Endeavour, ...