The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.

A Victorian-style home known as the “Castle on the Hill.”

The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.

This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.

Where the writer penned his famous story about a jumping frog.

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

Where Nor'easters go to die.

Statues of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ribsy the dog in the park where their adventures "really happened."

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

This theatre and its amazing marquee harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.

One of the world's tallest, oldest, and most disgusting chocolate cascades.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

A sculpture of a salmon swimming through a brick building.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

A modern frieze of ancient Grecian mythological figures playing a national pastime.

These six walrus head statues harken back to a time when this area wasn't far from the oceanfront.

Sitting atop San Francisco's tallest hill, a cross honors the victims of the Armenian genocide.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.