Places rubysage Wants to Go

A family of fiberglass giants.

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

An immense cave that has served as an outlaw's treasure trove, an underground dance hall, a nuclear fallout shelter, and much more.

Hike the ruins of a zoo that was shut down by an unsolved murder.

At this rural museum, visitors can experience "Boomtown U.S.A.," a lifelike re-creation of an oil boomtown in the 1930s.

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

This Choctaw/Thai restaurant celebrates Indigenous cuisines from different continents.

Local artists have long claimed these highway pylons as a place to celebrate Mexican-American history through artwork.

West African flavors shine at this unassuming strip mall spot in southwest Houston.

Cantonese comfort food is on the menu at this Asiatown mainstay.

This South-by-South-Asian restaurant serves up Indian-spiced Southern fried chicken and a Desi-style pastrami.

A 17-foot-tall cutout of the Texas-born actor stands alongside the highway.

Tune into an alternate universe at this immersive art installation.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

Built in the 19th century, this bucket has been to two World’s Fairs.

When local government began removing public benches, the public pushed back, and vibrant, community-built seating now outnumbers the official shelters at Chattanooga bus stops.

Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.

It's believed the famed author's parents once used this spring to gather water.

Jack White's record store is the only place in the world that records live shows direct-to-acetate.

This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.

An ode to iconic Nashville locations.

Pickles belong on pizza and this freewheeling outpost proves it.

This chestnut box will not be opened until the country music legend's 100th birthday in 2046.

A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.