The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high-power conical Tesla Coil.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

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

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.

Always a new use for this old building.

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

A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

Allowing humans and fish alike to migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back again.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The world's largest wooden structure.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.

This scenic waterfront swimming pool is the longest salt water pool in North America.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.