Places rubysage Wants to Go

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Dozens of tiny doors dot Newport's Mansion Hill neighborhood.

The taxidermied body of a bear that was a casualty of a drug trafficker’s bizarre death.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

He’s not from around here.

This museum of miniature displays provides a journey through early American history.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This small museum is kept in a house that was integral to the genesis of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

An enormous goose sits atop this nest-shaped home.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet at this point in the Cumberland Gap.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

The world's longest known cave system.

One of the first soy sauce factories in America, and its storied proprietor, are honored here.

These eyes bring a smile to all who cruise past their watchful gaze.

Step inside this 1964 whale sculpture to explore its colorful history.

Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis.

Two Indiana icons are honored at this tiny museum, which features the world's largest collection of James Dean memorabilia.

A herd of roughly 250 American bison roam these plains.

Discover a beautiful natural paradise, minutes away from a thriving city.

This shop is named for a runaway elephant who smashed through its doors, stole some peanuts, and spent five days on the lam.