It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.

The largest source of fossilized insects anywhere.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Race through the maze, get your name on the sign.

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

Stroll through a wonderland of stupendous moss-covered trees.

The longest and widest floating bridge in the world.

With its vaulted ceiling and gilded details, this University of Washington library would feel right at home inside an old palace.

A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.

This working class sculpture pounds his hammer all the livelong day.

An old-timey peepshow allows visitors to gawk at some of the world's most freakishly large footwear.