A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.

Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.

Stop by to view a fleet of handmade kayaks, all modeled on traditional Arctic hunting vessels.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

This garden is dedicated to a Portland cartoonist who specialized in dark humor.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

Get your cosplay on at Portland’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.

This café is dedicated to serving coffee roasted by Native American-owned companies.

Definitely not a clown bar.

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

Tens of thousands of tiny birds swarm into one school chimney every fall.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

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.