Places ophie Wants to Go

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

There is no trying to fall in love with this Star Wars fountain, you just do or do not.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

A one-of-a-kind collection of a unique medium.

Venue for strange sideshow displays and musical acts.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

In the absence of a Chinese-language newspaper, for years the community posted daily updates on this simple bulletin board.

A piece of Seattle’s historic Chinatown preserved inside a modern museum.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle’s uniquely modern Central Library.

42nd story Pyramid shaped penthouse tops Seattle's oldest skyscraper.

The historic bar where local ship captains, traders, and gold miners would come together to do business a century ago.

Remnants of a forgotten 1920s speakeasy and Prohibition-era murals were discovered in its basement.

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.

Couple's personal collection of pinball machines turned public pinball museum.

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

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

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

A 1950s Googie burger stand is now a Los Angeles landmark.

Pizza joint known for labor-inducing salad dressing.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.