Ellensburg, Washington
Dick and Jane's Spot
An outsider art duo's yard has been turned into a whimsical public gallery.
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Ellensburg, Washington
An outsider art duo's yard has been turned into a whimsical public gallery.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.
Depoe Bay, Oregon
The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.
South Bend, Washington
A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.
Valley Falls, Oregon
Oregon's only closed-basin hypersaline lake, an important stopover for migrating waterfowl, is in danger of drying up completely.
Mitchell, Oregon
Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.
Jerome, Arizona
A kaleidoscope gallery and steampunk emporium named for a pioneering journalist.
Oak Harbor, Washington
This historic bridge connects Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island across whirlpool-filled waters.
Everett, Washington
This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.
Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Falkirk, Scotland
Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.
Stirling, Scotland
It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.
Stirling, Scotland
A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.
Stirling, Scotland
The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
Stirling, Scotland
A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Stirling, Scotland
This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.
Stirling, Scotland
This figure of a local merchant is said to reanimate and do a dance during Hogmanay.
Doune, Scotland
The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Sandwick, Scotland
Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Wick, Scotland
The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.
Dunnet, Scotland
The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.