The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
One of the cornerstones of the CD neighborhood is Mount Zion Baptist Church, a 2000-member congregation with a choir that has reached national acclaim…
Must-see attractions in Western USA
Seattle
This intersection marks the highest point in Seattle, 518ft above sea level. Views from the road crossing aren't astounding, but they get better if you…
Disneyland Resort
As corny as it sounds, entering the main gate and seeing Walt's words 'Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy’ on the…
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
These three large pieces of the human anatomy recreated in bronze are the work of British sculptor Henry Moore. They stand guard at the entrance to the 50…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This welcoming central park has a beautiful bandstand, fountains and a veteran's memorial, all situated around a cedar tree that is lit at Christmas. The…
Yellowstone National Park
This former ranger station, dating from 1925, serves as a summer bookstore and winter warming hut. Rangers lead an hour-long boardwalk stroll from here…
Northeastern Oregon
This tiny museum is in the center of the town of Fossil and has a vintage photo collection, artifacts from town history, and a display about a nearby…
Las Vegas
For cheap booze and cheap thrills, it's tough to beat this lowbrow dive next door to Circus Circus. Grab a coupon book, give the giant slot machine a free…
Seattle
The 2.5-acre Seattle Rose Garden, near the entrance road to the zoo off N 50th St, was started in 1924 and contains 5000 plants, including heirloom roses…
Death Valley National Park
Just east of Stovepipe Wells Village, Hwy 190 passes through this plain that is not studded with corn but with clumps of arrow weed, an evergreen used by…
San Diego
Historic building with kitsch ornate plaster work of fruits at its top. It was recently transformed into 'The Hive,' housing a collection of different…
Spokane
In the center of Riverfront Park, the 151ft clock tower has become the city's signature sight and was originally part of a railway depot built in 1902.
Grand Teton National Park
Seen from this popular rafting put-in, the jagged Tetons, reflected in the meandering river, rank as some of the park's most sublime scenery. Access the…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Ballard’s only major terracotta structure was built in the 1920s by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It once held a community hospital and now houses shops,…
Central New Mexico
Although the conservative San Felipe Pueblo does not encourage visitors for most of the year, outsiders are welcome at the spectacular San Felipe Feast…
Charles Greene's Former Private Residence
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
This is the former home of one of Pasadena's great architects, whose works include the Gamble House, designed with his brother Henry.
Southern Nevada
This sprawling, Spanish Empire–themed locals' casino has (allegedly) better odds than the Strip, a massive bingo hall and an even larger bowling alley,…
Las Vegas
It's a long way from your Daniel Craig and Eva Green fantasies, but low minimum bets make the gaudiness easier to stomach. Cheap drinks and fast food keep…
Belltown & Seattle Center
The new Seattle HQ of online retail behemoth Amazon opened in December 2015. Officially it's called Amazon Tower I, but it's known colloquially as 'the…
Ballard & Discovery Park
Rising above Golden Gardens on 34th Ave is sinuous Sunset Hill Park, a prime perch for dramatic sunsets and long views.
Northern Colorado
Walden's sole, modest tourist attraction is the volunteer-operated historical museum, which houses artifacts, from early settlers of the area, in a log…
Reno
About 2 miles south of downtown, the Peppermill, one of the newer and more stylish casinos in town, features a 17-story Tuscan-style tower and a killer…
Los Angeles
This park sits at the southern end of Leimert Park, though its appeal is diminished by the constant swirl of traffic on busy Crenshaw Blvd to the west.
Reno
Right downtown, near the Reno Arch, the Eldorado has a kitschy Fountain of Fortune that probably has Italian sculptor Bernini spinning in his grave.
Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
Pasadena's 1927 city hall is on the National Register of Historic Places and a prime example of California Mediterranean-style architecture.
San Luis Obispo
SLO’s weirdest sight is colorfully plastered with thousands of wads of ABC (‘already been chewed’) gum. Watch where you step!
Moab
To fill up on fresh spring water, take Hwy 191 north to Hwy 128 east and continue 100yd to Matrimony Springs, on the right.
Sacramento
This active facility plays an important role in restoring the population of Chinook salmon and steelhead in area rivers.
Greater Palm Springs
En route to the Salton Sea, this certified-organic date garden is handy for picking up gift boxes and yummy date shakes.
Spokane
The largest Radio Flyer wagon in the world, this 12ft-high sculpture in the park is great fun for kids to climb on.
Long Beach & San Pedro
Among the 'residents' of this cemetery is Charles Bukowski, buried in plot number 875 of the Ocean View section.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
One of a handful of picnic areas along Desert View Dr, Buggein sits about half-way along the scenic drive.
Garden of Memories Memorial Park
Central Coast
Steinbeck is buried in the family plot at this cemetery, less than 2 miles southeast of downtown Salinas.
Queen Anne & Lake Union
A leafy public garden in the posh Queen Anne neighborhood that's especially popular for summer weddings.
Santa Fe Region
Generally not open to the public, this Buddhist monastery holds once-a-month weekend retreats ($100).
Santa Barbara County
The closest beach option to Lompoc, but closed for half the year to protect nesting Snowy Plovers.
San Joaquin Valley
Classic kiddie rides and games including merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, roller coasters and more.
La Jolla
Classic architecture, a nice place to stop for a photo on a historic walking tour of La Jolla.
West Hollywood & Mid-City
The future home of the museum of the Oscars is scheduled to open in late 2019.
