Tacoma, Washington
Job Carr Cabin Museum
This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.
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Tacoma, Washington
This Old Town cabin tells the story of Tacoma's settlement through a replica of its first non-Native building.
Los Angeles, California
After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.
Los Angeles, California
In a city filled with Frank Gehry buildings, one stands out as one of the architect's weirder works.
Los Angeles, California
A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.
Los Angeles, California
An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles, California
This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Royse City, Texas
This crumbling UFO is one of only a few remaining "moveable ski chalets" of its kind.
Cedar Creek, Texas
A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.
Cedar Creek, Texas
The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.
Dale, Texas
Constructed in 1859 as a general store and post office, the store is still used to this day and was featured in the Walking Dead series.
Seguin, Texas
The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.
Austin, Texas
An entire subdivision was accidentally built on a flood plain, resulting in its eventual demolition—but the streets are still there.
Converse, Texas
An amazing stag sculpture constructed entirely of discarded materials.
McLean, Texas
This refurbished gas station is one of the oldest in Texas, located on the original Route 66.
Austin, Texas
Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.
Comfort, Texas
No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.
Terlingua, Texas
Ghost town with a beer-drinking goat for mayor.
Austin, Texas
Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.
Grapevine, Texas
A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.
Fort Worth, Texas
Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.
Huntsville, Texas
The world's tallest statue of an American hero.
Terrell, Texas
A tribute to one of the most memorable characters from the Transformers movie series.
Odessa, Texas
A collection of massive stacked rocks in Texas includes a snarky note on the benefits of modern technology.
Chicago, Illinois
A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.