Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

In addition to what was once the world’s largest single-loom carpet, this charming space contains a pair of unique flags in American history.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Its 27 graveyards represent the many nationalities and ethnic groups that voyaged to this wilderness in the late 19th century.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

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.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

Statue of Lenin, from Cold War era Czechoslovakia, now in a neighborhood of Seattle.

A brewery warehouse which doubles as a circus bigtop.

The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.

Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.

Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.

Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.

A 50-year old dive bar that has its own yacht club.