where would you go if money was no object?

Rattlesnake derby in Mangun Oklahoma.
But really, Dude. I've driven from one side of this country to the other, top to bottom. For festivals, follow the highway & read the billboards. There is ALWAYS a festival going on somewhere.
For cool stuff, stick to the backroads. It amazes me what folks will stick way out in the boonies. Seems like every 3 small town has some sort of odd attraction.
 
The corn palace was the stupidest thing I ever seen and I stay away from tourist traps when I'm hitchhicking spent a week trying to get out of Wall,SD (tourist trap) eventually it was the sheriff that gave me a ride to the truck stop down the road.

Yeah, it's probably one of the worst places I've been to. Which, actually, it'd be interested to talk to people who live/work there because it's such a horrible place.
 
It's US only guys. I haven't been in the US myself, except for one time when I was too young too remember, so I would stick with some classics like Yosemite, Grand Canyon etc.. Best scenario would be to just ride around on a motorcycle.
 
Definitely space would be at the top of my list but since that isn't too realistic yet, probably Thailand for a full moon festival.
Drinking is currently illigal there. kinda defeats the purpose of going to that festival right now.

Personally, id go to japan. Ive heard it is very expensive to go there. Japan is also fucking awesome. What better place to go if money was no issue!