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Expert explorer of WA’s whimsical landmarks shares her top 5
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Expert explorer of WA’s whimsical landmarks shares her top 5

The Seattle Times The Seattle Times·Nicole Pasia·about 9 hours ago
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What is the most unusual place to visit in Washington state?

For every Gum Wall and Fremont Troll that draws crowds of curious tourists, there are several lesser-known, yet equally unusual, landmarks to be found.

Since early 2025, Bellingham resident Andrea Catrell has documented the state’s unusual landmarks on the Found Washington map. From the mouth of the Columbia River to Spokane, you’ll find hundreds of quirky sculptures, artifacts of Washington history and allegedly haunted locales.

Read on to see Catrell’s favorite five locations from the map to visit, all located within a three-hour drive of each other — perfect for a weekend trip.

Price Sculpture Forest

Embark on a nature walk and immersive sculpture tour through the 16.3-acre Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island. Real estate investor Scott Price and his family purchased the land in 2008 to build their home before ultimately partnering with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust and the U.S. Navy to preserve the old growth forest on the property.…

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