Places Edited by michellemobarrett

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

This iconic Lancaster everyman has been reading the same story since 1980.

When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

The debris forms a solemn memorial to those who died in a 1963 accident.

A wonderfully curated used bookstore in an airport.

Inky sludge oozes to the surface of this beach thanks to a rare natural tar seep.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

This giant monument of the RCA mascot is a beloved fixture in Albany, New York.

The whimsical construction on the roof has given rise to many a Montgomery myth about its contents.

This spot memorializes one of the greatest plays in NFL history, unless you happen to be a Raiders fan.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

This shrine to McDonalds' most iconic sandwich holds a 14-foot tall burger.

The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.

This moving cemetery sphere is a slowly rolling stone.

The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.