Friday Harbor, Washington
Whale Museum
Orcas on display and in the water.
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Friday Harbor, Washington
Orcas on display and in the water.
Friday Harbor, Washington
This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Abang, Indonesia
Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.
Abang, Indonesia
Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Granite Falls, Washington
Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.
Port Townsend, Washington
Quirky movable sculptures have been racing through the town since 1983.
Seattle, Washington
Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.
Seattle, Washington
This park celebrates a sister city relationship that survived the Cold War.
Seattle, Washington
A colorful statue honoring the local salmon in glass and bronze.
Seattle, Washington
A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.
Seattle, Washington
A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.
Seattle, Washington
The spur that wouldn’t die.
Seattle, Washington
Providing the soundtrack to the golden years of the Seattle grunge scene.
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
North Bend, Washington
A short hike into the mountainside forest reveals a decaying 1890s town.
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.
Monroe, Washington
The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.
Mukilteo, Washington
A rare tour of a commercial jet assembly plant, held inside one of the largest buildings in the world.
Everett, Washington
Three hangars filled with meticulously restored aircraft and armored vehicles.
Arlington, Washington
At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.
Port Townsend, Washington
A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.