Places rubysage Wants to Go

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.

In a town that's had a whole lot of giant chairs this one still stands tall, just not the tallest.

A little Lego easter egg is hidden underwater in the Boston Tea Party tableau at Miniland.

One of the last remaining movie theatres in the country that features a rear-projection system.

This wooly sculpture supposedly marks the birthplace of a famous nursery rhyme, or not.

The oldest platform carousel built in the United States continues to delight children in Martha’s Vineyard.

Explore the odd assortment of items that have washed up on the beaches of Plum Island.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

Marigolds, rosemary, Madonna lilies, and the Virgin’s Bower decorate this Massachusetts sacred garden.

This classic red schoolhouse is said to have been where Mary and her little lamb went to school.

One of the largest public collection of historic armored and military vehicles in North America.

A lighthouse on a diminutive island was one of the first of its kind to guide seamen home.

Once a kitschy symbol for a gift shop, this 38-foot seahorse is now a staple roadside attraction.

This giant Massachusetts sycamore is said to hold the dubious distinction of being the "widest tree East of the Mississippi!"

One man's psychedelic fence is painted with his cacophonous folk art musings on the world.

This exhibit is devoted to the games and wonder that Hasbro has brought children worldwide.

Eat first, shop later at this eatery within an Asian grocer.

Malcolm X's house during his most formative years faces an uncertain future.

Whimsical cookie-themed plaques mark the birthplace of the Fig Newton.

This site commemorates the former inn and restaurant where the chocolate chip cookie was first crafted.

Martha's Vineyard's most beloved speakeasy sells late-night pastries.

This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.

Visit a sweet shop selling one of the first candies ever made and sold in America.

The ceiling of this vintage movie palace is covered in fantastic Art Deco murals.