Places rubysage Wants to Go

A giant concrete egg marks this Indiana town as the "Egg Basket of the Midwest."

One of the few authentic Japanese gardens in the state of Indiana and perhaps the most peaceful place in the city of Mishawaka.

The world's largest collection of mechanical puzzles is a cornucopia of analog bafflers.

The Fun Farm weaves fairy tales, myths, and magic into a magnificent collection for visitors to explore.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

A giant lumpy candle serves as a beacon for this highly scented pit stop.

Where hikers on the Tecumseh Trail can exchange a dirty sock for a free geode.

Both funky and traditional, it's the oldest of its kind in Indiana.

The first artificial white water river course in North America cuts right through an Indiana city.

Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.

A flamboyantly decorated bridge signals diversity and fellowship at the entry to Indianapolis' Broad Ripple Village.

More than 3,200 cookie jars line the walls and shelves of this little shop and over 1,000 salt and pepper shakers

The bespectacled, cocktail-sipping pachyderm is a strange but fitting liquor store mascot.

This elaborate estate contains a stunning marble aviary, a sunken conservatory, and a magnificent music room with a two-story pipe organ.

Ride a gondola up to this historic mountainside eatery.

An old greyhound bus station that's been converted into a movie theater and bar, celebrating cult-classic movies and acting as a hub for Idaho-based independent film production.

Population: three people, two dogs, and one old grouch.

A miner's handmade folk art fountains are tucked in the woods off a multilane highway. 

This U.S. natural reserve is an ancient spiritual place and rock climber’s paradise.

Star garnets are so rare that you can only find them in two places on Earth—here, you can dig for them.

Idaho’s largest, deepest limestone cave is known for its quirky rock formations and bat population.

This historic Idaho island is home to a strange timeshare museum, a homemade mini-golf course, and an outhouse named Aunt Fanny.

A museum dedicated to the history and art of staying clean.

It was once used as a classroom to teach mining skills to local high school students.