Places BrickbyBrick Wants to Go

A whimsical menagerie of devils, krampuses, satyrs, and other horned creatures.

Portland had a unique approach to Cold War-era protections.

At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

This indoor-outdoor Portland market is an ode to the lesser-known corners of Latin America’s varied foodscape.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

This stoic, if derpy, giant stands as a monument to Oregon's statehood and the novelty culture of yesteryear.

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

World's only nuclear reactor operated by liberal arts undergraduates.

Inside a humble hangar is some of the best roller derby the world has to offer.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

Stop by to view a fleet of handmade kayaks, all modeled on traditional Arctic hunting vessels.

Hundreds of handmade critters fill this tiny window gallery in the heart of Portland's Alberta Arts District.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

A mile-long audio-guided walking tour preserves an iconic era of Portland soul music.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

Gigantic private toy museum featuring among finest collections of antique mechanical banks in existence.