A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Two massive rock outcroppings on the Oregon coastline.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

The magic's in the hole!

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

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

This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.

A tourist attraction founded around a slumping cabin.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels scores of people have died on its slopes.

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

This lake in the Cascades lives up to its name, disappearing down a hole every spring.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.

There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

The greatest real estate coup of all time.