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Washington Oddities

Unusual destinations, curious landmarks, and worthwhile detours across Washington.

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Hat ‘n’ Boots

Seattle, Washington

A 44-foot cowboy hat and a pair of 22-foot boots are the surviving pieces of a 1950s gas station that turned Western footwear into architecture.

Giant Objects

World’s Largest Egg

Winlock, Washington

Winlock celebrates its poultry history with a twelve-foot egg weighing about 1,200 pounds, continuing a giant-egg tradition that began more than a century ago.