Seattle, Washington
Seattle Center Armory
A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.
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Seattle, Washington
A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.
Redding, California
This ultra-modern California span is actually a titanic solar clock in disguise built by famed architect Santiago Calatrava.
Sacramento, California
Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.
Sacramento, California
This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.
Sacramento, California
The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.
Sacramento, California
A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.
San Francisco, California
Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.
Anacortes, Washington
This dilapidated ship carcass covered in trees is a striking sight.
Coloma, California
His discovery kicked off the Gold Rush. One of the hands on this commemorative statue points to the spot where he found the precious metal.
Paicines, California
When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.
Paicines, California
After the nearby mercury mine shut down, this town was abandoned and declared a Superfund site.
Folsom, California
This 19th century hydroelectric powerhouse was the first of its kind.
Folsom, California
This former boomtown "island" is now submerged below Folsom Lake.
Placerville, California
Eclectic collection of dark and macabre antiques.