Home to items never before seen by the public.

The United States Capitol's former columns still stand.

Giftshop catering to cryptozoologists and anyone with a sense of humor.

Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.

This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.

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

One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.

A "Minnesota-style" pizza parlor in the Scandinavian heart of Seattle.

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.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

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

This scenic gorge is named after one of the most famous Bigfoot attacks in pseudohistory.

A cave interior in the shape of the ancient rhinoceros, created by lava cooling around its carcass.

Site of the greatest known waterfall that ever existed.

A busy cafe better known for board games than food.

The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.

This bridge provides safe passage for squirrels.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

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