This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

A little piece of the Shire is hidden behind a plant nursery in Port Orchard, Washington.

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

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

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

Seattle's own bad art museum located inside Cafe Racer.

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

On the Oregon coast there is a natural hole that seems to be draining the sea.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

Here, cows that make vodka are treated like celebrities.

This hotel has hardly changed in over a century, like a time capsule of old Oregon.

An old World War II hangar holds 20 vintage aircraft and the rare opportunity to take a ride in a 1940s warbird.

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.