Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

A "sinister, whimsical, tacky, and really orange" public art installation hidden under a Seattle bridge.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.

Essence of hound's tongue and tincture of bloodroot are just the tip of the herbalist iceberg at this beautiful, impressively-stocked apothecary.

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

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

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

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

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

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

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.

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

Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

Their motto is, "We've been bonkers for hats even longer than you have!"

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.