Portland, Oregon
Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel
The magic's in the hole!
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Portland, Oregon
The magic's in the hole!
Long Beach, Washington
This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Toledo, Washington
These memorials built by an eccentric bachelor on the side of Interstate 5 cause both wonder and traffic accidents.
Leavenworth, Washington
One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.
Forks, Washington
Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.
Victoria, British Columbia
This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.
Ashford, Washington
The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.
Port Townsend, Washington
An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.
Gold Bar, Washington
A 14-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stands guard over this café and filming location.
North Bend, Washington
Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.
Tacoma, Washington
This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma's historic Beaux-Arts train station is now a federal courthouse featuring large-scale glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly.
Mukilteo, Washington
A rare tour of a commercial jet assembly plant, held inside one of the largest buildings in the world.
Poulsbo, Washington
The small town of Poulsbo in Washington state is the next best thing to the Kingdom of Norway.
Renton, Washington
This unique library spans a mighty river.
Seattle, Washington
Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.
Seattle, Washington
Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.
Seattle, Washington
The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.
Toronto, Ontario
A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.
Toronto, Ontario
This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.
Toronto, Ontario
A touching tribute to the "Wonky Donkey."
Toronto, Ontario
This historic library honors the legacy of the British Empire's first children's librarian.