At a rest stop north of Seattle, you can drive through the trunk of an ancient tree.

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.

At this site, two historic stone bridges spanning the Sing Sing Kill—one right on top of the other.

This Connecticut ferry has been operating in some form since 1655.

This memorial is dedicated to a once popular but now defunct discount Shrewsbury department store.

Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.

Despite monuments in other locations, this spot in a South Dakota field is recognized by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey as the center of the 50 states.

The biggest apple in all of New England stands 10 feet tall and weighs over 1,000 pounds.

The largest battery in New England sits atop a Massachusetts mountain.

This statue honors Marvin Klegman, a heroic child who died while saving another boy's life in a 1949 earthquake, and shares his long untold story.

Dedicated to a college founder's alleged ancestor who was martyred in 1555.

A museum dedicated to the history of electric interurban transit near the home of the first electric trolley system in the United States.

The arch marks the beginning of the road for northbound travelers.

This enthusiast-led facility is the only museum in the country dedicated to the preservation of weather artifacts.

A Roman holiday is closer than you think when you use this 1916 staircase inspired by Rome's Piazza di Spagna.

This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.

A stone marker commemorating the first time sound was transmitted over wires.

A huge railroad museum with over 100 pieces of rolling stock focusing on the railroad history of Pennsylvania.

This waterfront restaurant was the life of the party until a crime syndicate burned it to the ground.

Dedicated to the neverending mathematical constant, this plaque next to a park bench was sponsored by an anonymous benefactor.

The oldest remaining building in Tacoma was once the home of the "oldest bell tower" in America.

Sip a cappuccino in the historic cafe that introduced them to the United States.