Seattle, Washington
The Louisa Hotel
Remnants of a forgotten 1920s speakeasy and Prohibition-era murals were discovered in its basement.
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Seattle, Washington
Remnants of a forgotten 1920s speakeasy and Prohibition-era murals were discovered in its basement.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
Always a new use for this old building.
Oak Harbor, Washington
Sleep beneath the big screen at this old-school movie theater.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Cave Junction, Oregon
A chance to sleep among the firs and pines of the Oregon forest.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Cave Junction, Oregon
Treehouse motel and treehouse-building school.
Jacksonville, Oregon
Sasqu(w)atch out!
Ashland, Oregon
A forensic lab dedicated to fighting crimes against wildlife.
Phillipsville, California
A crumbling wizard is one of the final reminders of a roadside Middle Earth.
Fort Bragg, California
Celebrating the transformation of trash into objects of beauty.
San Francisco, California
This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.
San Francisco, California
Join the circus for a few lessons to learn clowning, acrobatics, and Chinese contortion.
San Francisco, California
This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).
San Francisco, California
A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.
San Francisco, California
Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.
San Francisco, California
A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.
San Francisco, California
With the touch of a button, you can read a randomly selected short story.
Berkeley, California
A shape-shifting buy-sell-trade bookstore, born to Beatnik Era spirit.
San Francisco, California
This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.
San Francisco, California
There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.
Berkeley, California
A storybook European village in Berkeley.
Winters, California
If you dial the number in this abandoned office window "Sam Spade’s" secretary will ask you to leave a message.