Long Beach, Washington
Marsh's Free Museum
Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.
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Long Beach, Washington
Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.
Port Townsend, Washington
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.
Benedict, Oregon
The only building in the western U.S. designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
Paisley, Oregon
These wave-cut overhangs on ancient Lake Chewaucan contain some of the oldest evidence of human habitation in North America.
Hood River, Oregon
The Columbia Gorge Hotel sits as a beacon in the Columbia River Gorge and is also said to be haunted.
Cascade Summit, Oregon
The third tallest plunge fall in Oregon, worth visiting year-round.
Eugene, Oregon
A memorial for the mustachioed record-setting runner.
Kerby, Oregon
An art gallery home to a plethora of art from local artists who can often be seen hard at work.
Otter Rock, Oregon
This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.
Bandon, Oregon
According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.
Mehama, Oregon
Multiple waterfalls and several historic CCC buildings anchor this state park in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
Boring, Oregon
Founded by Cliff Barackman of 'Finding Bigfoot' fame, this museum is dedicated to the study of North America's unacknowledged hairy woodland hominids.
Ashland, Oregon
A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.
Eugene, Oregon
A Victorian-style home known as the “Castle on the Hill.”
Tillamook, Oregon
The largest wooden building in the world now houses a fascinating collection of aircraft.
Ashland, Oregon
Shakespeare has been brought to life in this open air theater for the better part of a century.
Yachats, Oregon
There's something big lurking beneath the surface of this tiny Oregon park.