Seattle, Washington
The Red Hall at Seattle’s Central Library
A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.
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Places I've been
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Denver, Colorado
Big Blue Bear
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Bronze Fonz
Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Center of the Universe
An acoustic anomaly with a mysterious cause sits in the heart of Tulsa.
San Jose, California
Quetzalcóatl Sculpture
It is locally loved and ridiculed for literally looking like poop.
Vancouver, Washington
Briz Loan & Guitar
Along with used instruments, this pawn shop has pieces of music history on display.
Atlanta, Georgia
Coca-Cola Secret Formula Vault
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sculpture Clock
This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mary Tyler Moore Statue
A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.
Los Angeles, California
The Last Bookstore
This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.
Newport Beach, California
The Frozen Banana Stands of Balboa Island
Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.
Anaheim, California
Walt Disney’s Lamp
Allegedly haunted by Walt Disney himself, this inconspicuous lamp is always kept lit in his honor.
Anaheim, California
Dominguez Palm Tree
A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.
Long Beach, California
RMS Queen Mary
The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.
Fort Worth, Texas
Lee Harvey Oswald's Grave
Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.
Dallas, Texas
Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive
A symbol of Texas pride.
Cerritos, California
Cerritos Sculpture Garden
A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.
Permanently Closed
London, England
Freddie Mercury's Former Home and Studio
A makeshift shrine to the late rock star is still kept up on the nondescript façade outside 1 Logan Place.
Cleveland, Ohio
World's Largest Rubber Stamp
Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.
Portland, Oregon
Hollywood Theater
At this airport "microcinema," you can catch a film before you catch a flight.
Paris, France
Flame of Liberty
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Seattle, Washington
Gas Works Park
This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.
Portland, Oregon
Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel
The magic's in the hole!
Spokane, Washington
Big Red Wagon
This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.
