This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

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

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic Seattle clown.

From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.

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

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

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

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.

This odd stone memorial remembers a loyal dog who offended the rail barons with his speed and saved his master with his pee.

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.

The hometown of Popeye's creator is littered with a growing collection of granite cartoon characters.

Taxidermy, Cigar Store Indians, A Model of a New York Tenement and Delicious Draft Root Beer.

Even with its slightly risible name this colossal cross is still able to inspire awe.