After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.

The real faces of Venice beach captured on Romanesque columns.

Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

A museum, art project, and institution that demands we look at the world around us in a strange new way.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

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

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

A beautiful final resting place for some of the noteworthy deceased.

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

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

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

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.

This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.

A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

These machines have been collecting dust for decades.

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.

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

These petroglyphs created by ancient Arizonians have withstood centuries of exposure to the elements.

This statue and its surrounding plaques tells the story of Ko-kwal-alwoot and the kinship between the Samish people and the sea.

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