A breathtaking 19th-century trail overlooks Lake Tahoe.

Secret Manor, a house full of legends, the least of which is the haunting of long-deceased ladies of pleasure.

The now-abandoned tunnels were built for the transcontinental railroad on the route where the first wagon train entered California.

A short hike into the mountainside forest reveals a decaying 1890s town.

A magical sanctuary of mythological statuary.

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

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

A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

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

The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.

This 18-foot-tall public art installation is another of sculptor Thomas Dambo's trolls.

Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.

A 50-year old dive bar that has its own yacht club.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

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

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

The classic lawn figurine now claims this wooded area as home.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.