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

Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

A stunning landscape of bunkers that once stored chemical weapons.

Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) themed taco shop.

The oldest volcanology research center in the world.

Mounds of fine golden sand that can rise nearly 500 feet tall.

This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

A magnificent, reportedly haunted mansion built for a composer by Spiritualists.

This little blue house pokes out over the campus of UC San Diego, seven stories high.

This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.

A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.

Every weekend, people gather here for a brief chance to see their loved ones on the other side of the United States–Mexico border.

The location where the iconic movie character declared it was time to go home.

This sign designates the road that leads to the infamous Area 51.

An inconspicuous suburban street corner is the site of San Diego's worst air disaster.

Lemon Grove, California is known for its giant lemon...and mummified bodies.

Get fishing gear and craft beer at this restaurant on the pier.

An ode to the friendship between four Pacific Rim countries.

These two delightful animal-shaped buildings host a visitor center and wool shop.

This park is home to well over 100 handmade birdhouses.

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs still net migrating salmon in the traditional way at this cataract on the Deschutes River.

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.