The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

Dedicated to one of the darkest moments in Irish history.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ornate and macabre headstone in one of the country's oldest cemeteries.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

The lecture hall where Alexander Graham Bell first demonstrated the long-distance phone call.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

Not far from Mount Rainer, an iron wonderland claims the landscape.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

An 18-foot-tall troll sculpture, made from recycled wood and materials found in nature.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

According to legend, this rock represents a young girl trapped by an evil ocean spirit.

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

This waterfront restaurant was the life of the party until a crime syndicate burned it to the ground.

This municipal sundial has been keeping time along Tacoma's Commencement Bay since 1978.

This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.

This statue honors Marvin Klegman, a heroic child who died while saving another boy's life in a 1949 earthquake, and shares his long untold story.

Tacoma's historic Beaux-Arts train station is now a federal courthouse featuring large-scale glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly.