Places MikeInSanFrancisco Wants to Go

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

Artistic Oasis in Industrial Ballard.

This unique Seattle structure was designed to be the greenest commercial building on the planet.

The Denny Substation has been called "the coolest substation in the world" and sits in a densely populated Seattle neighborhood.

A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.

This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.

Seattle's super-sized cowboy apparel once belonged to a themed gas station that wrangled in herds of tourists.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.

A (slightly) grownup take on the classic retro arcade.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

The illuminated falls are a gem in North Cascades National Park.

What's that on the side of that building? Va Va Voom, it's Bettie!

A home made entirely from scrapped, reclaimed and recycled material in Whitman County, Washington.

This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.