Places superbjorn Wants to Go

Of course the grave of JFK's assassin is surrounded by conspiracy theories.

This library is a reader's paradise and a plant lover's dream.

It looks like a whale, it's part of Yale, and it's best-known by a nickname you can probably work out for yourself.

A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.

An extra-wide chair built to accommodate the former president's big behind.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

The headquarters of the famous Yale society.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

After decades of neglect, a brutalist icon is getting new life as an eco-friendly hotel.

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

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

A collection of odd-shaped and quirky sounding instruments handmade by a midcentury inventor-composer.

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

A (slightly) grownup take on the classic retro arcade.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

The classic lawn figurine now claims this wooded area as home.

This sculpture forces visitors to confront their relationship with space.

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

A large AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation provides a moment for quiet contemplation in this public park.

This painted blacktop brings the classic arcade game to life.