Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
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Leavenworth, Washington
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Vashon, Washington
Thomas Dambo's troll sculpture wears a crown with birdhouses on his head.
Tacoma, Washington
Slip in a slide while waiting for the ferry.
Tacoma, Washington
A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
This 18-foot-tall public art installation is another of sculptor Thomas Dambo's trolls.
Oro Grande, California
Hundreds of trees made from glass bottles make up this forest on Route 66.
Inverkeithing, Scotland
A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.
Glencoe, Scotland
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Doune, Scotland
The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Forks, Washington
A surreal landscape where fanged rocks rise from the ground and the ocean feels like a great mystery.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Neah Bay, Washington
At the most northwestern point of the contiguous United States lies a trail leading through an ancient forest to stunning cliff-side vistas and massive oceanside caves.
Santa Cruz, California
A "gravitational anomaly" located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.
Anaheim, California
Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.
Huntington Beach, California
This midcentury LA bar was the birthplace of tiki culture.
Rome, Italy
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Pompeii, Italy
The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Matera, Italy
People have been living in the cave houses on this Italian hillside since the Neolithic era.