Lake Oswego, Oregon
The Oswego Furnace and Salamanders
A mass of iron named for the fire-dwelling mythological amphibian sits alongside the first west coast iron furnace.
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Lake Oswego, Oregon
A mass of iron named for the fire-dwelling mythological amphibian sits alongside the first west coast iron furnace.
Milwaukie, Oregon
Hunting trophies decorate Oregon's most unique bar-restaurant.
Stevenson, Washington
An extraordinary mixture of natural beauty and man-made phenomena.
The Dalles, Oregon
This rare, carefully curated collection showcases the history of neon inside a grandiose Elks lodge.
Summer Lake, Oregon
Stay in an old lookout cabin atop Oregon's spectacular Winter Ridge.
Tygh Valley, Oregon
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs still net migrating salmon in the traditional way at this cataract on the Deschutes River.
Cockeysville, Maryland
Its diverse collection of computers and technology spans the ages.
Victoria, British Columbia
The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.
Victoria, British Columbia
Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Victoria, British Columbia
A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.
Pacifica, California
A rough granite monument marks the spot where Europeans first caught sight of the San Francisco Bay.
Pacifica, California
The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.
Joshua Tree, California
This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.
Stuttgart, Germany
This old wooden funicular railway leads to a cemetery in the forest.
Boston, Massachusetts
This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.
Boston, Massachusetts
The oldest Italian café in Boston, this spot also serves as a veritable museum of vintage coffee ephemera.
Somerville, Massachusetts
Eat first, shop later at this eatery within an Asian grocer.
Beaucaire, France
A winery built on the site of a Gallo-Roman estate uses historical tools to recreate ancient vintages.
Bruère-Allichamps, France
Designed to mark the geographical center of France.
Marseille, France
This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.
Saint-Julien-des-Points, France
Cloistered comestibles are served with style at this French Orthodox monastery.
Peaugres, France
One of the greatest maze designer’s greatest mazes.
Clermont-Ferrand, France
A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.
Saint-Pierre-Colamine, France
A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.