A walk-in working camera obscura produces 360-degree live images of the San Francisco coast.

A tiny theater hidden in an alley plays a constant stream of short silent films for anyone willing to peer through the peephole.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

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

A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

This historic hub for labor unions has survived the city's changing landscape.

This contemporary art museum is filled with other, smaller museums, which feature work from artists primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.

This offbeat trailer park is home to vintage peddlers, local artists, indie makers, and more.

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

An enclosed rotunda at the Henry Art Gallery in which viewers can look up and see the uninterrupted sky.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.

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

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

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

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

An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.

Antiques shop filled with all manner of curious collectibles.

This enormous photomural pays homage to Vancouver's infamous history of public activism.

A hat for every occasion can be found in this British Columbia haunt.

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.

The oldest building in Vancouver's Chinatown is now home to one of Canada’s largest contemporary art collections.

This quirky piece of naval artillery has been deafening Canadians for over a century.