This hands-on math museum believes in turning concepts into constructs.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

An unassuming grey box sitting on San Francisco's Pier 17 is a "sky diary" of the coastal city's temperamental weather.

Craft liquors concocted in an old Seattle warehouse.

A 50-year old dive bar that has its own yacht club.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

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

Pick up all of the cosmic knick-knacks under the sun or take a creative writing course, all offered in this novelty storefront.

A busy cafe better known for board games than food.

Seasonal, Pacific Northwest cuisine served in a 101 year old firehouse.

A brewery warehouse which doubles as a circus bigtop.

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

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

This grave marks the passing of a historic Jane Doe whose identity remains a mystery to this day.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

Art from the latest counter-culture; kids who dye their hair blue and believe the future will be a post-apocalyptic water world.

In this century-old literary safehouse, print is alive and well.

It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books."

This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.

Appropriation-friendly collection of books, periodicals, and more.

Home to the world's oldest functioning orrery.