Places Opinicus Wants to Go

From a neon Rapunzel to a bike traffic meter to a street fair color scheme, the most opened drawbridge in the US is a veritable art gallery.

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.

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.

Residents of Fremont in Seattle have considered it the center of the universe since the 1970s.

Peruse rare tomes like poetry bound in pearls or books with branches and berries growing out of their spines.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

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

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Taking the 3D art experience far beyond blue and red glasses.

The home of the world's first and last remaining "wooly ant."

Forever immortalized in concrete, this Simpsons etching was crafted by show creator Matt Groening.

This old-fashioned roadhouse's quirky neon sign is as famous as its enormous dumplings.

A delightfully quirky blend of oddities spread throughout an old 1920s bank.

Beyond being incredibly fun, not much can be said about the Hole with certitude.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

This theatre and its amazing marquee harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.

A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.

Get your cosplay on at Milwaukie’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

Definitely not a clown bar.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

This rare, carefully curated collection showcases the history of neon inside a grandiose Elks lodge.