209 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Washington - Atlas Obscura

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Seattle, Washington

Mystery Soda Machine

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

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Seattle, Washington

Seattle Underground

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

Seattle, Washington

Fremont Troll

A giant Troll lurks under a Seattle bridge overpass.

Seattle, Washington

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.

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Forks, Washington

Hall of Mosses

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

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Seattle, Washington

Museum of Pop Culture

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

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Skamania, Washington

The Ape Cave

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. offers 2.5 miles of dark explorations for the adventurous.

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Seattle, Washington

Seattle Metaphysical Library

An underground library specializing in underground knowledge.

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Dutch Baby

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Dutch Baby

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

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Seattle Dog

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Seattle Dog

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.

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Cheese Zombies

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Cheese Zombies

The Yakima Valley's beloved school lunch takes grilled cheese to the next level.

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Cougar Gold Cheese

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Cougar Gold Cheese

This canned cheddar is made using a secret 70-year-old bacteria culture.

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A Convenient New Commute for Washington's Coyotes

Above a busy highway, a safe new wildlife crossing in an area that will soon see many more.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

December 21, 2018

Illustrated chum salmon.

Why Did the Chum Salmon Cross the Road?

Every year, these fish block traffic in Washington State.

December 04, 2018

Follow along with this orca by hydrophone.

You Can Now Eavesdrop on Orcas on Your Computer

Listen to the peaceful, and sometimes not-so-peaceful, sounds of the sea for the sake of science.

by Matthew Taub

November 12, 2018

Goats at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.

Why Helicopters Are Flying Mountain Goats Over Washington State

The salt-loving, tourist-stalking goats of Olympic National Park are moving out.

September 19, 2018

The modern winemaking operation at Hedges Family Estate.

How the Chernobyl Disaster Sold Europe on Washington Wines

Nuclear tragedy created opportunity a world away.

by Jonathan Kendall

August 23, 2018

An intrepid snail at Little Gray Farms in Washington.

The Complicated Business of Farming Snails in America

A burgeoning industry faces one big obstacle.

August 08, 2018

Lidar reveals the places the Sauk River once flowed.

These Beautiful, Swirling Images Are Maps of Washington's Geology

Lidar mapping reveals the land's secrets, usually hidden beneath thick forests.

by Sarah Laskow

November 21, 2017

Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, after a magnitude-9.2 earthquake in 1964. The earthquake was caused by the Aleutian Megathrust, a subduction zone.

Simulating What Could Happen When the 'Really Big One' Hits the Pacific Northwest

When the Cascadia subduction zone slips, the effects will vary based on where and how.

by Kelsey Kennedy

October 23, 2017

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