Places thelordwinter Wants to Go

Remnants of a forgotten 1920s speakeasy and Prohibition-era murals were discovered in its basement.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

Home of Jake the Alligator Man, the mummified remains of a cigar smoking, cross-dressing celebrity of the Northwestern coast.

In this subterranean brick arcade, a small shop continues the ancient practice of bookbinding.

Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.

Local legend has it that an old, decaying staircase outside this cemetery is haunted by dozens of ghosts.

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

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

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

Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.

A wonderfully curated used bookstore in an airport.

A magical sanctuary of mythological statuary.

Celebrate Earth Day with a menagerie of vibrant, artistic animal costumes.

This historic hub for labor unions has survived the city's changing landscape.

"The Reptile Man's" very own roadside zoo features an albino alligator.

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

This 50-ton ship on Orcas Island has never seen the ocean.

An electrifying collection of gadgets and literature from the 16th through 20th centuries.

This sci-fi gazebo located in a Washington power town is made from old bits of industrial electrical equipment.

Quirky movable sculptures have been racing through the town since 1983.

This monument remembers the first Japanese Americans forcibly relocated during World War II.

This inanimate goat created by the "welding nun" has been helping to clean up the city of Spokane for more than 40 years.

Orcas on display and in the water.

"Enter and be entertained or annoyed by Dada in Walla Walla."