Places rubysage Wants to Go

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

255 feet of suds, scrubbers, and blow dryers.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

One nutty businessman’s unique tribute to an ancient tool.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

Its collection is a sweet reminder of the shuttered factory.

For nearly a century, one of the oldest barbershops in Texas has been cutting hair the old fashioned way.

Tucked away down this Baytown alley exists a one-of-a-kind art exhibit of technicolor umbrellas.

This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

This constitutionally sound Muffler Man harkens back to the days these attractions were a must-see.

A shrine to the royal lord of all cacti.

Artist James Turrell's ode to dawn and dusk on the campus of Rice University.

This sculpture of a bowler hat is complemented by a matching umbrella a few blocks away.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

A collection of obscure and vintage equipment used for television, film, and radio.

A unique cartoon-filled roadside attraction.

An entire home filled with over 3,000 pieces of Santa memorabilia in glass cases, walls, on Christmas trees, and even in the bathroom.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

A curious statue fit for a mad tea party.