George, Washington
George Washington Bust in George, WA
A bust of the first president welcomes visitors to the only town in America called George, Washington.
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George, Washington
A bust of the first president welcomes visitors to the only town in America called George, Washington.
Warrenton, Oregon
100-year-old shipwreck you can walk up to at low tide.
Astoria, Oregon
A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
Astoria, Oregon
The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.
Long Beach, Washington
This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.
Vancouver, British Columbia
What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
Winthrop, Washington
Hundreds of hopeful gold miners came here to get rich, but only two years later the small town was deserted.
Elma, Washington
From overly ambitious (and eventually abandoned) atomic dream to bustling office park.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Victoria, British Columbia
A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.
Friday Harbor, Washington
Orcas on display and in the water.
Leavenworth, Washington
The site of the Wellington avalanche, one of the America's worst railroad disasters.
North Bend, Washington
This long, dark tunnel is open to hikers, but those without lights are known to get confused even on the straight path.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Port Townsend, Washington
City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.
Vashon, Washington
A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Seattle, Washington
A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Seattle, Washington
A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Seattle, Washington
This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.
Seattle, Washington
Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.
Seattle, Washington
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.