Altadena, California
Cobb Estate
This California estate was either haunted by ghosts or the Marx brothers.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Newport Beach, California
Bunnyhenge
Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.
Monrovia, California
The Aztec Hotel
This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.
Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine
Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.
Inglewood, California
Randy's Donuts
A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.
Los Angeles, California
LAX Theme Building
This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.
Washington, D.C.
Glenwood Cemetery's Chainsaw Sculptures
The towering figures were created from the cemetery's fallen old-growth trees.
Washington, D.C.
Benjamin Grenup Monument
This grisly headstone doesn’t seem to be resting in peace.
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria Tide Lock Park
Long buried under the 20th-century landscape, this lift lock of the Alexandria Canal is the lone remnant of an ambitious early American transportation project.
Washington, D.C.
Willard Hotel
Legend has it that President Grant’s frequent drinking in the lobby gave rise to the term “lobbyist.”
Herndon, Virginia
Acetylene Gas Generating Station
The birthplace of the Herndon Gas Company.
San Francisco, California
Japanese Tea Garden
Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.
San Francisco, California
Dutch Windmill
The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.
Glencoe, Scotland
Massacre of Glencoe Monument
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Arthur's Seat
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Washington, D.C.
Knife Edge
Architecture lovers won’t stop touching the National Gallery's 19.5 degree marble prow.
Washington, D.C.
Boy Scout Memorial
The innocent intentions of this monument are somewhat lost in the sculpture's muscled imagery.
Washington, D.C.
State Department Protocol Gift Office
They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.
Hillsboro, Oregon
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.
Portland, Oregon
Portland Mercado
This indoor-outdoor Portland market is an ode to the lesser-known corners of Latin America’s varied foodscape.
Portland, Oregon
Portland Puppet Museum
A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.
Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook Creamery
This unassuming cheese empire in rural Oregon churns out more than 150,000 pounds of cheese each day.
Portland, Oregon
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.
