South Bend, Washington
The World’s Largest Oyster
A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.
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South Bend, Washington
A giant sculpture dedicated to a staple of South Bend food culture.
Vancouver, British Columbia
An effigy of Vancouver's Gastown neighorhood's namesake.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.
Paris, France
An all-American grocery store in Paris sells U.S. "cuisine" like Pop-Tarts and Heinz ketchup to homesick ex-pats.
Paris, France
This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.
Portland, Oregon
This public art piece proves that in Portland even reporting the weather is a thing of whimsy.
Portland, Oregon
Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.
Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Peachland, British Columbia
The large fjord lake is thought to be the home of "Ogopogo," a giant sea serpent.
Boston, Massachusetts
Stolen goods adorn the organ at Old North Church.
Boston, Massachusetts
The tomb of Increase Mather and his son Cotton, influential colonial ministers obsessed with the occult.
Boston, Massachusetts
This landmark cemetery in Boston was created more than 300 years ago.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Boston, Massachusetts
Each August, one of the largest religious (and food) celebrations in the country is held in Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
American revolutionaries and British soldiers alike are buried here in the fourth-ever cemetery in Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.
Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.
Olympia, Washington
Celebrate Earth Day with a menagerie of vibrant, artistic animal costumes.
Toledo, Washington
These memorials built by an eccentric bachelor on the side of Interstate 5 cause both wonder and traffic accidents.
Seattle, Washington
The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.
Seattle, Washington
Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.
Port Townsend, Washington
City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.