Places rubysage Wants to Go

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

Where school buses go to die and be reborn as whimsical works of art.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

They call this long foot bridge a swinging bridge, but really it's the bouncing you have to watch out for.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

Tour the sci-fi-esque reality of governmental disease management.

An abandoned vacation home spent a decade taking on legends. It's now taking on water.

Come for the mofongo, stay for the Puerto Rican house party.

More than 20,000 butterflies can be seen at this spectacular park and research center.

The last surviving video rental shop in Tallahassee doubles as a cult cinema and community hub.

A joyful oddity that takes the art of clowning very seriously.

Dominican sushi rolls, served by “the Ninja” himself.

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

A hidden yellow shack full of made-to-order Puerto Rican delights.

Amelia Island’s oldest independent bookstore is a cozy oasis for literary exploration.

The whole world is cooking in one Kissimmee parking lot.

This historic silent film-era theater is now a community playhouse with a chilling visitor.

The larger-than-life art installation at Tampa International Airport welcomes travelers to town.

A historical landmark that has been a central hub of entertainment since 1928.