Vancouver, British Columbia
Science World Station
The ruins of Vancouver's abandoned heritage railway.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
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Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
Fuchs Wildlife Exhibit
This Canadian exhibit with claims as the largest one man taxidermy collection in North America.
Opa-locka, Florida
Opa-Locka City Hall
America's only city hall with minarets took architectural cues from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Unit 11 in the Everglades
A failed, un-built suburb that has been going feral for decades.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Playground of the Gods
While these wooden totems bear a striking resemblance to First Nations artwork of British Columbia, their actual origins lay on the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean.
Seattle, Washington
Steve's Weird House
A house filled to the brim with oddities and curiosities.
Seattle, Washington
The Red Hall at Seattle’s Central Library
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
Forks, Washington
One Square Inch of Silence
A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.
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San Francisco, California
Labyrinth at Land’s End
A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.
San Francisco, California
Secret Tiled Staircase
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Oakland, California
Chapel of the Chimes
Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Friendship 500
A floating McDonald's built for Expo '86 is now a derelict relic on Burrard Inlet.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo Opera House
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cambie Climbing Tree
Locals transformed this Canadian evergreen into a secret hangout with spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline.
Astoria, Oregon
The Astoria Column
A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
Government Camp, Oregon
Timberline Lodge
You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.
Seattle, Washington
The Wall of Death
A "sinister, whimsical, tacky, and really orange" public art installation hidden under a Seattle bridge.
Vulcan, Alberta
Vulcan
Live long and prosper in Vulcan, Alberta.
Portland, Oregon
Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel
The magic's in the hole!
Seattle, Washington
‘A Sound Garden’
A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.
Toronto, Ontario
The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
The oldest landmark of Toronto is a testament to shifting sands.
North Bend, Washington
Twede's Cafe
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Iceland
Svartifoss
The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.
Corbett, Oregon
Multnomah Falls
A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.
