Shelton, Washington
Vance Creek Viaduct
The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.
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Shelton, Washington
The second tallest railway trestle bridge in America.
Long Beach, Washington
Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.
Long Beach, Washington
This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.
Seaside, Oregon
Right here, members of the Lewis and Clark expedition boiled ocean water to make salt.
Seattle, Washington
Now housed in a museum, this giant pink elephant stood in downtown Seattle for more than 60 years.
Port Townsend, Washington
A historic hotel with many stories of haunted activity.
Seattle, Washington
Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.
Seattle, Washington
Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.
Forks, Washington
This large Sitka spruce that appears to be floating in mid-air, has defied logic for years.
Rosario Beach, Washington
This statue and its surrounding plaques tells the story of Ko-kwal-alwoot and the kinship between the Samish people and the sea.
Victoria, British Columbia
Greenery cloaks this serene sculpture inspired by the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Victoria, British Columbia
A monument stands at one of the starting lines of the Trans-Canada Highway, formerly the longest uninterrupted highway in the world.
Port Angeles, Washington
An abandoned World War II bunker is part of a chain that runs throughout Washington.
Old Town, Washington
The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Denver, Colorado
Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
Denver, Colorado
The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).
Denver, Colorado
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.
Denver, Colorado
The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.
Denver, Colorado
One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.
Denver, Colorado
This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.
Klamath, California
Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.
Eugene, Oregon
A memorial for the mustachioed record-setting runner.
Florence, Oregon
Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.
Pacific Grove, California
Hopeless romantics will swoon over the sweet story behind this bright and colorful home.