Austin, Texas
Uncommon Objects
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.
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Austin, Texas
One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Austin, Texas
A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.
Portland, Oregon
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Portland, Oregon
On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.
Milwaukie, Oregon
Get your cosplay on at Milwaukie’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.
Portland, Oregon
Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.
Milwaukie, Oregon
Hunting trophies decorate Oregon's most unique bar-restaurant.
Portland, Oregon
A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.
Portland, Oregon
Gigantic private toy museum featuring among finest collections of antique mechanical banks in existence.
Portland, Oregon
Their motto is, "We've been bonkers for hats even longer than you have!"
Portland, Oregon
The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.
Austin, Texas
A tribute to the "toughest woman on the Texas frontier," who survived a famous battle and five husbands.
Boston, Massachusetts
A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.
Boston, Massachusetts
Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.
Boston, Massachusetts
This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.
Boston, Massachusetts
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The oldest active church in Pennsylvania is also the second oldest Swedish Church in the United States.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
One of the oldest of its kind.
Anaheim, California
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
South Pasadena, California
The most popular attraction in Southern California was once a flock of ornery bipedal birds that pulled carts.
Pasadena, California
Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.
Pasadena, California
"The Star Factory" cranked out Hollywood stars like nobody's business.