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Unusual Attractions in Portland

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The Witch's Castle

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

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Portland's Shanghai Tunnels

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.

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The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.

Portland, Oregon

The Grotto

A beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden.

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Cathedral Park

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

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The Zymoglyphic Museum

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

Portland, Oregon

Voodoo Doughnut and Wedding Chapel

The magic's in the hole!

Portland, Oregon

Rimsky-Korsakoffee House

Casually threatening atmosphere with dessert and coffee to die for.

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Unique Food & Drink in Portland

Hoppin' John

This New Year's luck-bringer has a controversial contemporary taste.

Lobster Mushroom

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.

Bug Eater's Delight

Scorpions, mealworms, and crickets mingle with rainbow sprinkles on the Peculiarium's famous sundae.

Fresh Hop Beer

These seasonal brews gets made with an ephemeral ingredient.

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