Portland, Oregon
Portlandia
Portlandia is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Portland, Oregon
Wishing Tree
Instead of fruit, the branches of this tree are brimming with hopes and dreams.
Portland, Oregon
Paxton Gate PDX
Entering this curiosity shop is like stepping into a mad scientist's lab.
North Adams, Massachusetts
Hillside Cemetery
This sprawling 18th-century cemetery features unique and beautiful gravestones, including one shaped like a tree.
Washington, D.C.
Albert Einstein Bronze Statue
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.
Washington, D.C.
The Old Patent Model Museum
During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.
Kellogg, Minnesota
Lark Toys
This secret gem of a toy store houses a rideable carousel populated with fantasy animals.
Washington, D.C.
The Transportation Walk
Outside the Department of Transportation, a collection of artifacts honors the history of how we get around.
Washington, D.C.
Watergate Fountain
The word "Watergate" will forever be associated with the infamous scandal in 1972, but this fountain is famous in its own right.
Washington, D.C.
Fireworks Safety Zone on the National Mall
On the Fourth of July this area will transform into a Pompeii-like storm of falling embers and ash.
Washington, D.C.
Marilyn Monroe Mural
A tribute to the pop culture icon overlooks this Washington D.C. intersection.
Washington, D.C.
Overthrust Fault
A surprising, but overlooked example of geology in the middle of the nation’s capital.
Washington, D.C.
African-American Civil War Memorial
The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.
Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
Washington, D.C.
Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle Ruins
A derelict bit of transportation infrastructure hidden in the woods.
Permanently Closed
Washington, D.C.
United Brick Corporation Ruins
Once the supplier for noteworthy projects like the National Cathedral, this old brickworks now lies abandoned.
Pepin, Wisconsin
Doug Padilla's Art Studio
Expansive and colorful studio of Minneapolis art-star, Doug Padilla.
Washington, D.C.
The Big Chair
A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.
Washington, D.C.
Frederick Douglass’s House, Cedar Hill
The famous abolitionist’s preserved estate is one of Washington's finest monuments to its great Black citizens.
Washington, D.C.
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
Washington, D.C.
Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Washington, D.C.
Roman Legionnaire Modesty Shields
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
Washington, D.C.
USS Balao Conning Tower
Part of a WWII submarine is lurking outside the Washington Navy Yard parking lot.
London, England
Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon
The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.
