A giant roadside black bird marks the location of this eclectic local mall.

Sweet or salty, super hot or mixed into beer, this is the holy land for all things licorice.

A magical sanctuary of mythological statuary.

Inside this curiosity shop, visitors can peruse the clown collection or purchase a molar from the mouth of Bigfoot.

A library of only unpublished manuscripts.

A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.

"Enter and be entertained or annoyed by Dada in Walla Walla."

Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.

A whimsical menagerie of devils, krampuses, satyrs, and other horned creatures.

Local legend has it that an old, decaying staircase outside this cemetery is haunted by dozens of ghosts.

This remarkable collection devoted to the study of fish includes 1 million preserved specimens from all around the world.

This Seattle museum displays the history of the telephone through an impressive collection of telecom equipment.

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

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.

A house filled to the brim with oddities and curiosities.

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

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

This three-story antique market and curiosity emporium claims to be "the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest."

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.

Between Missoula and Spokane, a family-owned travel center has an unusual museum in the back.

A classic carnival ride that was carved to be untouchable.

With over 340,000 artifacts and counting, there is something for everyone, often called the "Smithsonian of the West."