Tacoma, Washington
Old St. Peter's Church
The oldest remaining building in Tacoma was once the home of the "oldest bell tower" in America.
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Seattle, Washington
Mt. Baker Ridge Sunset Stones
These split boulders mark equinoxes and solstices along the Seattle skyline.
Vancouver, Washington
Japanese Castaways Memorial
A monument dedicated to three unlikely visitors to North America.
Tacoma, Washington
'We Honor a Hero' Memorial
This statue honors Marvin Klegman, a heroic child who died while saving another boy's life in a 1949 earthquake, and shares his long untold story.
Helen, Washington
Hanford Reach National Monument
The only undammed section of the Columbia River in the United States has been preserved, ironically, by its proximity to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
North Bonneville, Washington
Bonneville Lock & Dam
Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.
Tacoma, Washington
'Top of the Ocean' Monument
This waterfront restaurant was the life of the party until a crime syndicate burned it to the ground.
Tacoma, Washington
Spanish Steps
A Roman holiday is closer than you think when you use this 1916 staircase inspired by Rome's Piazza di Spagna.
Tacoma, Washington
Job Carr Cabin Museum
This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.
Renslow, Washington
Wild Horse Wind Farm
A large wind turbine installation in central Washington State is home to an extensive set of interpretive exhibits.
Tukwila, Washington
The Museum of Flight
An extraordinary collection of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the original site of the Boeing Company.
Kenmore, Washington
St. Edward State Park
A former Catholic seminary, now a Washington State Park, preserves undeveloped lands on Lake Washington and also hosts a luxury hotel.
Mold, Washington
Banks Lake
Every drop of water in this 27-mile long reservoir was pumped up from the Columbia River using power from Grand Coulee Dam.
Cashmere, Washington
9/11 Spirit of America Memorial
A heartfelt tribute to all of the victims of one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma Public Sundial
This municipal sundial has been keeping time along Tacoma's Commencement Bay since 1978.
Grand Coulee, Washington
Gehrke Windmill Garden
An eclectic collection of wind-powered sculptures made from found and recycled materials.
Vancouver, Washington
Briz Loan & Guitar
Along with used instruments, this pawn shop has pieces of music history on display.
Washington
Lake Chelan
A narrow fjord-like lake, the third-deepest in the United States, runs for over 50 miles into the Cascades of Washington state.
Seattle, Washington
Cal Anderson Park
A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.
Seattle, Washington
Bradner Gardens Park
This multi-functional park is a marvel of civic engagement.
Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield's Heritage Sequoia
The largest non-native tree in Washington
Olympia, Washington
Olympia Artesian Well Commons
Local stories say that if you drink from this well, you will return to Olympia.
Walla Walla, Washington
Pioneer Park Aviary
The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.
Quinault, Washington
Quinault Giant Sitka Spruce
Standing 191 feet tall and measuring more than 55 feet in circumference, this is the world's tallest spruce tree.
