Places rbowptown Wants to Go

Gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were once extracted at this abandoned mine near Lookout Mountain.

This Spokane mansion and the stories within its walls have been brought back to life, thanks to careful restoration.

The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.

Old 'Nutcracker' sculptures from 'Where the Wild Things Are' author found new life as a seasonal attraction.

This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.

The decorations were inspired by an unlikely missing treasure.

On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.

A tiny plaque hidden miles into the Washington wilderness is all that remains to honor a shipwreck that left 18 people dead.

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.

This family-owned restaurant celebrates Native American cuisine.

A small town market proudly displays numerous taxidermied animals along its walls.

This unique library spans a mighty river.

Granting the right of way to ships over surface traffic since 1917.

City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.

A museum dedicated to an elusive cryptid.

Pause for an afternoon fika with sublime Scandinavian cakes and pastries.

A glimpse into the "Logging Capital of the World" at a time when there was far more forest and far less machinery.

Outside this souvenir shop is a statue of Bigfoot composed of volcanic ash, and plenty more to see inside.

A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.

A bookstore with an entire room dedicated to damaged and forlorn comic books.

A colorful statue honoring the local salmon in glass and bronze.

A hidden gem full of oddities, curiosities and macabre antiques.

This historic hub for labor unions has survived the city's changing landscape.