This family-friendly Old West theme park consists of a cluster of pioneer-era buildings amid the ruins of a silver-mining town that experienced one of California's largest strikes in 1881. In the 1950s it was resurrected by Walter Knott (founder of Knott's Berry Farm). Note that optional activities such as gold panning, a mine tour and access to the "mystery shack" are $3.50 extra each (or $8.50 for all). Trips on a narrow-gauge railway are $5.
Old-timey heritage celebrations include Civil War reenactments and a bluegrass "hootenanny." Take the Ghost Town Rd exit off I-15; it's about 3.5 miles uphill. There’s also a campground (tent/RV sites with full hookup $30/40).