Biltmore
Location: North Carolina, Asheville
Late 19th century country estate of the Vanderbilts, offering various options to tour the house and grounds, all of which are very nice
Ringling Museum
Location: Florida, Tampa Bay Area, Sarasota
The state art museum of Florida, the Ringing contains a museum of art, a circus museum, the estate home of John and Mable Ringling, and nice gardens
Hemingway Home
Location: Florida, Key West
The home of Ernest Hemingway and his family for ten years, and home to a large population of adorable six-toed cats descended from Hemingway’s favorite cat
Castle Hill ♦
Location: Massachusetts, Ipswich
Historic estate with extensive grounds and various outbuildings – perfect for exploring, particularly if you’re here in the off season and have the place to yourself
Cambria
Location: California, Southern Pacific Coast, South of Big Sur
Adorable town for a weekend getaway with several nearby attractions, including the excellent Hearst Castle
Larnach Castle
Location: New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin area
Large historic home with beautiful gardens and coastal views