Quinault, Washington
Quinault Giant Sitka Spruce
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.
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Quinault, Washington
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Leavenworth, Washington
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Oak Harbor, Washington
This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
Old Town, Washington
The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Olympia, Washington
Native American burial mounds? Giant gopher dens? No one knows what created the Mima Mounds.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
North Bend, Washington
This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.
Gold Bar, Washington
A 14-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stands guard over this café and filming location.
Tacoma, Washington
"The House That Love Built" is shying away from "The House That Ghosts Love."
Mukilteo, Washington
A rare tour of a commercial jet assembly plant, held inside one of the largest buildings in the world.
Poulsbo, Washington
The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.
Monroe, Washington
The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.
Monroe, Washington
"The Reptile Man's" very own roadside zoo features an albino alligator.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.
Tacoma, Washington
A Roman holiday is closer than you think when you use this 1916 staircase inspired by Rome's Piazza di Spagna.
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Federal Way, Washington
A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.
Seattle, Washington
A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.
Seattle, Washington
Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.
Seattle, Washington
One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.
Seattle, Washington
A busy cafe better known for board games than food.
Seattle, Washington
Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.