Flagstaff, Arizona
Pluto Discovery Telescope
A planet-hunting astrograph built in the 1920s to seek out the so-called "Planet X" beyond Uranus.
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Flagstaff, Arizona
A planet-hunting astrograph built in the 1920s to seek out the so-called "Planet X" beyond Uranus.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This Arizona observatory is famous for investigations into Martian life, and as the place humans first spotted Pluto.
Williams, Arizona
An homage to everyone's favorite prehistoric cartoon family.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.
Cascais, Portugal
A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.
Colares, Portugal
In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.
Lisbon, Portugal
This oddly shaped church resembles a rocket.
Lisbon, Portugal
This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.
Lisbon, Portugal
In addition to showing films, this one-screen arthouse cinema from the late 1940s is a museum of old film equipment.
Lisbon, Portugal
Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.
Lisbon, Portugal
One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.
Lisbon, Portugal
Catering to broken dolls for almost 200 years, this repair shop is now a charnel house of doll parts.
Lisbon, Portugal
This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.
Portugal
For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.
Pinhal Novo, Portugal
This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.
Arlington, Washington
At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.
Everett, Washington
This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.
Seattle, Washington
A lush Seattle garden designed by the same landscape architects responsible for New York's Central Park.
Seattle, Washington
A young botanist's horticultural vision realized through a lifetime of planting, tending, and collecting seeds.
Seattle, Washington
Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.
Seattle, Washington
This edible park is open to any and all foragers.
Seattle, Washington
This Seattle museum displays the history of the telephone through an impressive collection of telecom equipment.
Seattle, Washington
Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.
Seattle, Washington
This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.