Places rubysage Wants to Go

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

Rather than a run-of-the-mill franchise hotel, this lodging has been decked out in dinosaur decor.

This remote Colorado canyon is home to the second-largest collection of natural arches in the world.

Unlike most arches, this geological oddity formed in a volcanic dike.

Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.

The warmth and creative kitsch of a quilt engulf every patron who visits.

In the middle of a suburban Denver neighborhood is a cave that once provided solace for a prominent Ute chief and his family.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

Two creeks flow out of either end of this canyon in opposite directions.

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

The walls, tables, and much of the ceiling in this pizzeria are covered with $40,000 in $1 bills.

Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.

You might want to bring a rain jacket to this travertine triple waterfall.

This open-air reconstruction of an Old West town, a cross between a theme park and a museum, provides an immersive historical experience.

Hike, ski, or snowshoe to a backcountry yurt that serves up gourmet, four-course dinners.

Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.

At the tallest peak in Colorado, an electrifying mix of thin air, lightning, and rivalry.

Ski or snowshoe your way to a feast in the mountains.

It takes a nine-mile hike to reach these hot springs, but weary hikers are rewarded with stunning views and a warm soak.

Mexico’s first synagogue set up by and for the Ashkenazi Jewish community.

Once part of a magnificent Tudor palace, this wine cellar is a time capsule underneath the Ministry of Defence.