Visiting America’s historic homes is a great way to explore the country’s history and heritage. Not only will you get a glimpse of stunning architectural achievements, but you will also feel like a time traveler, stepping into the lifestyles and traditions of the past. Here are 5 historic homes around the U.S. you can visit.
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
Known as America’s largest home, this massive mansion was built by art collector George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895. Biltmore Estate boasts 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, 250 rooms, a winery, a hotel, shops, and restaurants.
Oheka Castle in Huntington New York
Oheka Castle was built in 1919, as a summer home for investment banker Otto Hermann Kahn. Today part of this historic mansion is a luxury hotel, which means you can enjoy a high-end European experience in New York.
The Ringling Mansion in Sarasota, Florida
This spectacular red stone mansion was the home of famous circus owner John Ringling. The 1920s Gothic-style villa called Ca’ d’Zan (John’s House in Venetian dialect) was used as the backdrop for the 1998 film Great Expectations. Today it is fully restored, and open to the public as a museum.
Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Built in 1935 by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater is considered a masterpiece of Wright’s theories on organic architecture. It served as a weekend home for the couple that owned Kaufmann’s Department Store.
