The building features one of the last remaining free-floating spiral grand staircases in the U.S.

An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.

City Council meetings still happen in this historic building, impeccably preserved on the inside.

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

The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.

The lush coastal city of Astoria is riddled with forgotten secret sidewalks.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

This super-sized skillet is a replica of a usable giant pan where a woman once skated on bacon.

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

This impressively large collection includes crackers shaped like Jimmy Carter, Mickey Mouse, and more.

One small town in the Pacific Northwest transformed itself into a Bavarian-themed tourist destination.

Shoreline strewn with the remains of ghostly fallen trees.

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

Orcas on display and in the water.

On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.

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

This unique library spans a mighty river.

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

Arcadia is home to a haven for nature geeks and 80s TV lovers alike.

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.

The magic's in the hole!

The oldest place in Hartford is a cemetery with thousands of bodies stacked beneath the grass.