Washington, D.C.
The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations' Millennium General Assembly
Light bulbs, scrap wood, and tinfoil comprise this homemade throne of the gods.
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Washington, D.C.
The Exorcist Stairs
The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.
Chantilly, Virginia
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
At Washington's Dulles Airport is a satellite museum (no pun intended) with three quarters of a million square feet of aircraft history.
Seattle, Washington
Piece of the Berlin Wall at Cafe Turko
A nondescript Seattle restaurant inherited a piece of European history.
Los Angeles, California
Barnsdall Art Park
This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.
Los Angeles, California
Musso and Frank Grill
This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.
Seattle, Washington
Gas Works Park
This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.
New York, New York
The Peace Fountain at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
Denver, Colorado
Blue Mustang
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Lakewood, Colorado
Casa Bonita
At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.
Memphis, Tennessee
Sun Studio
This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.
Memphis, Tennessee
The Jungle Room at Graceland
Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.
Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend City Hall
City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.
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Seattle, Washington
Belfry Oddities
A Seattle oddities shop brimming with Victorian-era gems and antique curio.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Pinball Museum
Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.
Seattle, Washington
The Red Hall at Seattle’s Central Library
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
Los Angeles, California
La Brea Tar Pits Dragonfly Fossils
These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
Seattle, Washington
J.P. Patches Statue
Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic Seattle clown.
Seattle, Washington
Bettie Page House
What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!
Corbett, Oregon
Vista House at Crown Point
This extravagant Art Nouveau rest stop features a million-dollar view of the Columbia River.
North Bend, Washington
Twede's Cafe
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Seattle, Washington
Conor Byrne Pub
One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.
Seattle, Washington
Fremont Bridge
From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.
