Silverton, Oregon
The Gordon House
The only house in Oregon designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Silverton, Oregon
The only house in Oregon designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Portland, Oregon
Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.
Portland, Oregon
A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.
Salem, Oregon
This incongruous small ferry across the Willamette River north of Salem, Oregon has been operating continuously since the 1850s.
Government Camp, Oregon
Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.
Government Camp, Oregon
You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.
Goldendale, Washington
A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State.
North Bonneville, Washington
Boats and fish both find their way through this massive hydroelectric structure.
Portland, Oregon
Not-so-fearsome tiny trolls live under this wooden train trestle in Portland.
Seaside, Oregon
This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.
Astoria, Oregon
You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'
Corpus Christi, Texas
A memorial dedicated to the Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
Astoria, Oregon
A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.
Houston, Texas
One of the 20th century’s most famous businessmen is buried in Houston’s most prestigious cemetery.
Houston, Texas
Local arts organization founded in a former church.
Houston, Texas
This historical air terminal in Houston is slowly becoming an aviation museum dedicated to the city's aeronautical history.
Galveston, Texas
The deadly but beautiful ornamental oleander was planted all over the island of Galveston after the hurricane of 1900.
Galveston, Texas
This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.
Galveston, Texas
This little dolphin is the first monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in the southern United States.
Galveston, Texas
A decaying concrete oil tanker served as a disposal location for bootleg hootch.
Texas City, Texas
This memorial marks the devastating day that Texas City was destroyed in a daisy chain of exploding ships.
Galveston, Texas
This memorial and the seawall that it stands near are powerful symbols of the island’s resilience.
Galveston, Texas
This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.
Dallas, Texas
The unique location where the former president was rapidly sworn in.