Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City Municipal Elevator
Home to the only outdoor municipal elevator in the United States.
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Places I've been
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Lone Pine, California
Mobius Arch
This rock formation named for its unique shape is one of many that call the Alabama Hills home.
Lone Pine, California
The Museum of Western Film History
The hundreds of movies and television shows shot in this high desert town are commemorated in a unique museum.
Whitney Portal, California
Mount Whitney Summit Shelter
The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall, but rather lightning.
Mammoth Lakes, California
Devils Postpile National Monument
Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.
Ojai, California
Bart's Books
Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."
Yosemite National Park, California
The Ahwahnee Hotel
The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.
Government Camp, Oregon
Timberline Lodge
You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.
Port Townsend, Washington
Fort Worden Artillery Battery
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.
Seattle, Washington
Ballard Bridge
Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.
Seattle, Washington
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.
Ashland, Oregon
Lithia Water Fountain
A public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth's Bavarian Village
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Dallas, Texas
'Eye' Sculpture
This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.
Seattle, Washington
Evergreen Point Floating Bridge
The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.
Everett, Washington
Laura Palmer's House
This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.
Federal Way, Washington
Pacific Bonsai Museum
A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.
Klamath, California
Trees of Mystery
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Cherry Log, Georgia
Expedition Bigfoot (The Sasquatch Museum)
An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.
Gold Hill, Oregon
Oregon Vortex
A tourist attraction founded around a slumping cabin.
Santa Cruz, California
Court of Mysteries
A strange house built only at night, with rumored mystic inspiration.
Seattle, Washington
Cal Anderson Park
A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.
Seattle, Washington
Ballard Centennial Bell Tower
A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.
