Places 123cat31 Wants to Go

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.

This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.

On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.

This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.

Where Nor'easters go to die.

This 19th-century church is now a popular roller rink.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

The miraculous hydrant that saved the Mission District in 1906.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

An eccentric home stands out in an otherwise average neighborhood with mosaics, mini topiaries, and kinetic sculpture.

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.