A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.

This scenic gorge is named after one of the most famous Bigfoot attacks in pseudohistory.

A magical sanctuary of mythological statuary.

This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.

A short hike into the mountainside forest reveals a decaying 1890s town.

This medieval village/restaurant perpetually celebrates the year 1376.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

This quiet neighborhood is also home to a 700-ton rock transported by the last Ice Age.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

Browse through roughly 130,000 titles in the world's largest independent video rental store.

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

This tiny home built on revenge appears to be scarcely wider than a Volkswagen.

This jazz venue welcomes performers nightly and students daily.

Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.

A vinyl-lover's Shangri-La.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.