Places rbowptown Wants to Go

Former utopian colony based on the belief that the universe exists in a hollow sphere.

Bonsai trees that are up to a thousand years old.

This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.

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

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.

Every summer West Seattle experiences a housing bloom.

Spanning an elevation of 160 feet and containing 388 steps, this is Seattle's longest staircase.

The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

This offbeat trailer park is home to vintage peddlers, local artists, indie makers, and more.

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

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

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

Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?

A rotting tree in the middle of Seattle doubles as an elaborately-controlled art piece.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

An enclosed rotunda at the Henry Art Gallery in which viewers can look up and see the uninterrupted sky.

This Seattle joint serves food inside an old train car once used by FDR.

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

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

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